Rory and Maya ran as fast as they could, but Cassius was hot on their heels. He had a team of heavily armed men with him, and they were closing in fast.
Rory could hear the sound of gunfire and shouting behind her, and she knew they were running out of time.
Suddenly, Maya grabbed her arm and pulled her into a nearby alleyway.
"In here!" Maya shouted, pushing Rory into a small doorway.
Rory stumbled through the doorway, but before she could get her bearings, Cassius appeared behind her.
He grabbed her arm and spun her around, his eyes blazing with anger.
"You're coming with me," he growled, his voice low and menacing.
Rory struggled against him, but he was too strong. He pinned her against the wall, his hand around her throat.
"Don't struggle," he hissed. "It won't do you any good.
