Aaron's POV
I knew we weren’t alone the moment I sat in the car, waiting for Angela to come out. That instinct has never failed me. Without hesitation, I pulled out my phone, typed a short message, and sent it.
As soon as we pulled away, the car behind us did too.
Not aggressive.
Not tailgating.
It stayed right in the safe zone, too precise to be coincidence.
I kept driving, half-listening to Angela’s rambling as she tried to get a rise out of me. Her voice went up and down, sharp with irritation, but I stayed calm.
When there was an opening, I hit the gas.
The car surged forward, speed climbing just enough to test them.
My eyes locked onto the rearview mirror.
The car behind us accelerated too.
That settled it.
Angela kept talking, her frustration filling the cabin. I stayed q
