“Owen?” Dominic barked.
Nothing.
Then the line went dead.
Amelia’s heart pounded. “Shit.”
Dominic grabbed her wrist, dragging her toward the door. “We have to go.”
She didn’t argue. Because if Adrian was coming, they were already out of time.
The Escape.
The rain was relentless, hammering down as they sprinted toward the car. The parking lot was empty, save for a black SUV parked at the far end, headlights off.
Too quiet.
Too still.
Amelia’s instincts screamed at her. “Dominic—”
Gunfire exploded.
Glass shattered.
They dove behind the car as bullets ripped through the motel’s walls, sending chunks of brick and debris flying.
“Go, go, go!” Dominic barked, shoving Amelia toward the driver’s side.
She didn’t hesitate.
Her hands were steady as she hotwired the vehicle—an old hab
