Angel Trigger's eyes narrowed as West began walking away.
"All of this has gone on for too long."
He stopped at the door and without turning around, he spoke one final time. "So let's leave it here."
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The moment West stepped outside, he breathed in deeply.
For the first time in weeks, he felt like he could finally breathe properly.
Aria and Liz were alive and finally heading back to Shadow Reapers... and Angel Trigger no longer had anything left to hold over him.
West reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.
He climbed inside a vehicle that was already waiting.
"Airport," he instructed.
The driver nodded. "Yes, boss."
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The journey back to Misty High City felt longer than it actually was.
West sat by the window of the aircraft with his eyes closed but his mind nowhere near calm.
For the past few weeks, almost every waking moment had revolved around one thing... getting Aria and Liz back.
