The mission briefing came swiftly, delivered with the same intensity as any military operation. Lila—now fully inhabiting Liora Cade—had to intercept a high-profile threat before it reached public eyes. The details were sketchy, the time tight, and failure wasn't an option.
She felt a familiar surge of fear, but this time it was accompanied by a spark of excitement. Unlike the movies she adored, this wasn't rehearsed. Every decision, every move, carried real stakes. Heart hammering, she executed the plan, drawing on her training and instincts. When the operation ended successfully, a wave of relief and triumph washed over her. She had survived her first real mission, and for the first time, she felt the intoxicating power of living as Liora—not just pretending.