Chapter Twenty-Six
The armored vehicle blasted its horn and bore down on Olesya and her team. In the back seat, Nasira and Damien were startled awake and immediately checked the rear window. Next to Olesya, Sophia was bracing herself, one hand on her pistol.
Olesya steered to the side of the road, giving the vehicle room to pass. She had an impression of its white-painted bulk as it roared alongside her, followed by two more just like it. On their side, the insignia of a white dove in a dark square.
‘Purity,’ Sophia said.
‘Hell of an upgrade,’ Nasira said. ‘Marauders with 50 cals.’
Olesya suppressed a chill, hoping Sophia didn’t notice.
‘Aviary has tagged Jay’s vehicle,’ Sophia said, checking her phone. ‘It’s not far ahead, but it’s almost certain he’s long gone.’
It took them twent
