The rain violently poured across Hudson Avenue while red and blue police lights flashed endlessly against the wet streets surrounding Saint Jude Café.
The entire avenue suddenly looked chaotic.
Terrifyingly alive.
Police vehicles rapidly stopped near the hospital entrance one after another, tires splashing rainwater across the pavement while officers immediately stepped out shouting instructions through the storm.
Meanwhile, everything around Jayda suddenly felt slow.
Muted.
Because all she could see was Damek standing across the avenue beneath heavy rain.
Completely soaked.
Eyes locked directly on her.
Relief visibly crossed his face the moment he confirmed she was unharmed.
Then immediately—
His expression darkened toward Tris.
Cold.
Sharp.
Dangerous.
Tris quietly watched
