Sheila watched Carlos Bowen surrender as a swarm of police cars closed in—escape was impossible now. Just then, Liam's car pulled up abruptly nearby. Megan took in the chaotic scene with growing dread, throwing the door open before the vehicle fully stopped. Liam barely had time to react before she bolted out, his adrenaline spiking at the sight of officers drawing their firearms. This was a dangerously volatile situation.
"Megan, get back here!"
Liam shoved his door open and took off after her just as Troy's car arrived. His heart lurched seeing Megan sprint toward the danger. She shouldered through the officers, but Thalia and Sheila were nowhere in sight—only a lone man stood there. She gasped.
"Where's my sister? Where's Thalia?"
She grabbed an officer's arm, panic rising in her th
