_Kieran's POV_
I pressed down harder on the gas. My knuckles were turning white around the steering wheel.
Faster! Atlas growled in my head. If we don’t get her help now, she’s gone.
“I know!” I shouted aloud. “I’m going as fast as I can.”
The road blurred past me, headlights slicing through the darkness. Every second felt like a blade carving into my chest. I kept looking in the rearview mirror. I was terrified that her breathing would stop.
My phone buzzed beside me. Dozens of missed calls. It was Annalisa.
Damn it.
I grabbed the phone and held it between my shoulder and ear while steering with one hand.
She picked up on the first ring.
“Kieran! Where are you?” Her voice was sharp with panic. “You’ve been gone so long—what’s happening?”
“I’m fine,” I said quickly, trying to ke
