In Chapter 10 of Aztlán Rising, the tension escalates as Diego faces off with Senator John Brown, who makes it clear that the power behind the Azul Ranch is vast and untouchable. With veiled threats and a pointed ultimatum, the senator tries to bring Diego into line, but Diego’s resolve to uncover the truth only deepens. Returning to the station, Diego’s concern for Sarah grows as her absence becomes ominous. A cryptic note and a frantic call with Carlos lead him back to the Azul Ranch, where he discovers the full extent of the horror.

Arriving at the scene, Diego is confronted with Sarah’s brutal and ritualistic murder, leaving him shattered yet determined to find those responsible. The gruesome display, marked by its eerie precision and calculated depravity, fuels Diego’s anger and solidifies his commitment to dismantling the sinister network behind it all. As he steels himself for the next confrontation, Diego prepares to return to the Azul Ranch, knowing the fight ahead will be unlike anything he’s faced before.