Cassius's eyes locked onto the rearview mirror, his heart racing as he watched the black SUV gain on them. He knew that they had to lose their pursuers, and fast.
"Rory, hold on," Cassius said, his voice low and urgent.
Rory's eyes widened as Cassius floored it, the car surging forward as they sped down the highway. The SUV was right behind them, its tires screeching as it took the curves.
Cassius's hands were steady on the wheel, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. He had driven in worse conditions before, but he had never had a passenger as precious as Rory.
As they approached a sharp curve, Cassius slowed down, his eyes scanning the road ahead. The SUV was still right behind them, its driver clearly experienced.
But Cassius was not going to give up. He floored it again, the car surgi
