The city lights shimmered like restless ghosts as we drove deeper into Washington. The storm had passed, leaving the streets slick and shining under the faint glow of dawn. Adrian sat beside me in the backseat, his hand firm over mine, while Agent Calloway navigated through narrow streets that smelled of wet asphalt and gasoline.
My heart hadn’t stopped racing since we left the old rail yard. Every moment since then had felt like borrowed time. Every shadow seemed to move. Every sound made me flinch.
Calloway spoke without looking at us. “The Bureau office is ten minutes out. Once we get inside, the drive will be uploaded directly into the federal system. After that, it’s untouchable. Not even Daniel can bury it.”
Adrian’s tone was clipped. “You’re sure we can trust them?”
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