Neon & Marrow — Chapter 3: Broken Oath
As the syndicate squad surges into the room, Vane pivots to shield Elara, his wounded wrist dripping blood onto the floorboards. Instead of drawing a weapon, he tears his syndicate identification badge from his tactical vest, grinding it under his boot to disable his location beacon. The lead soldier opens fire, forcing Vane to weave through the chaos using his raw, un-transformed strength to parry bullets with a heavy desk. When he finally confronts the squad leader, he finds the man is a forme