Liam took a sharp left, the car skidding onto a deserted back road lined with abandoned warehouses. The SUVs followed, their headlights slicing through the darkness like hunting knives.
Mia’s breath was uneven, but her mind was clear. They couldn’t keep running.
Liam’s voice was steel. “We end this tonight.”
She nodded. “Then let’s trap them.”
The Setup
Liam’s fingers moved fast on his phone, sending a quick text to Dain. “Block exits. No cops.”
Dain’s reply was instant. “On it. You sure about this?”
Liam’s eyes flicked to Mia. She was watching him, steady and determined. No more fear.
He typed back. “Yeah.”
As they reached the industrial district, Liam jerked the wheel hard, sending the car through a rusted chain-link fence. Sparks flew as they crashed into an abandoned warehouse
