“It's… the cops!” Duke exclaimed.
My heart dropped.
“And… they are not alone. They came with Marcus,” Duke dropped another bombshell.
At this point, my heart almost stopped beating.
The sirens got louder, closer, echoing through the empty streets outside.
Ryder’s jaw clenched.
Duke moved fast, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the back of the room.
“We gotta hide you,” Ryder said, his voice low but urgent.
“Where?” I whispered, panic creeping in.
Ryder nodded toward a small door tucked behind the curtains. “Doc’s room. She’s got supplies. You’ll be safe there.”
I barely had time to nod before Ryder slid the door open. The room was small and dim, filled with medical gear and the faint smell of antiseptic.
“Get in,” Ryder said, pulling me inside. He shut the door quietly be
