The elevator doors slid open to the underground parking lot, the air thick with the scent of oil and gasoline. Liam didn’t slow down. His grip on Mia’s hand was firm as they weaved between cars, searching for the exit. Dain’s voice crackled in Liam’s earpiece. “Security’s been alerted. You’ve got maybe two minutes before the whole building is on lockdown.” Mia’s pulse spiked. “We need to move—now.” Liam spotted the black sedan he had stolen earlier and yanked the door open. “Get in.” Mia didn’t argue. She barely had time to fasten her seatbelt before Liam threw the car into gear, tires screeching as they shot out of the garage. The cold night air hit her like a shock. But she wasn’t safe. Not yet. In the side mirror, she caught a glimpse of Adrian’s men flooding out of the hotel entr

