THE PAST NEVER DIES.

Chapter V

CHAPTER V.

Despite being suspended from the department, Blake couldn't shake off the feeling that there was still something to be uncovered in the case of Keira Melanie's murder. He knew that he had to continue the investigation, even if it meant doing it illegally.

He started by reaching out to old contacts, people he knew from his time on the force who could help him in his investigation. He met with an old informant, Jack, who had information on a new suspect, a man named Simon. Simon was known to be involved in some shady business, and had connections to a cult known as The Order of the Phoenix.

Blake knew that The Order of the Phoenix was a dangerous group, known for their secrecy and their willingness to do whatever it takes to protect their own. He knew that he had to tread carefully if he wanted to get close to them.

He started by following Simon, watching his every move and trying to find a way to get close to him. He knew that Simon was connected to the murder, but he needed more evidence to prove it.

One night, as he was following Simon, he saw him meeting with someone in an abandoned warehouse. Blake knew that this was his chance, he had to find out who Simon was meeting with and what they were talking about.

He followed Simon into the warehouse, where he found a group of people, all dressed in black and wearing masks. They were in the middle of some sort of ceremony, and Blake knew that he had stumbled upon something big.

He quickly realized that Simon was the leader of the cult, and that he had been using it to cover up his involvement in Keira's murder. Simon saw Blake, and he knew that he had been found out.

Blake managed to break free from the cult's grasp before they could overpower him. He knew that he had to run, to put as much distance between himself and the cult as possible. He knew that if he stayed, he would be killed.

He went into hiding, changing his name and appearance, living off the grid, and staying one step ahead of the cult. But despite all his precautions, they were still able to track him down. One night, as he was watching the news in a bar in a small town, he saw a report of a break-in at his home. His heart sank as he saw footage of his home being ransacked, and the police searching for clues.

But the worst was yet to come. As he watched, he saw footage of his niece, Tracy, being dragged out of the house, her screams echoing through the streets. The cult had kidnapped her, and they would stop at nothing to get what they wanted.

Blake knew that he had to do something, but he didn't know where to turn. He couldn't go to the police, he was wanted for continuing an investigation illegally, and he couldn't trust anyone.

That's when he remembered his former mentor, a man known only as "The Ghost". He had been Blake's mentor when he first joined the force, and had taught him everything he knew about being a detective. He had always said that if Blake ever needed help, he could come to him.

Blake reached out to The Ghost, and to his surprise, he answered. "I've been waiting for your call," he said. "I know what's going on, and I can help you."

The Ghost gave Blake a crew of three, Suzan, a skilled driver, Vlad, a skilled marksman, and Dom, a tech-savvy genius. Together, they set out to find Tracy and bring down the cult.

They started by tracking down Simon, trying to find out where he was keeping Tracy. They followed leads and pieced together clues, getting closer to the truth. But every step of the way, they were met with resistance, as the cult would do everything in their power to stop them.

As they got closer to finding Tracy, they were ambushed by the cult, and in the ensuing firefight, Suzan was killed. Blake was filled with rage and grief, but he knew that he couldn't let it slow him down. He had to save Tracy and bring the cult to justice.

With the help of Vlad and Dom, they were able to infiltrate the cult's stronghold, where they found Tracy, being held captive. They were able to rescue her, but in the process, Simon managed to escape.