But something else pushed back.
Something he couldn’t ignore.
If they were searching…
they would lead somewhere.
Billy hesitated.
Just for a moment.
Then, before he could change his mind—
he moved.
Slow.
Careful.
Keeping low to the ground.
He followed.
Not close enough to be seen.
Not close enough to be heard.
But just close enough…
to not lose them.
Next time…
Billy gets closer to what the soldiers are searching for…
but one mistake puts everything at risk.
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