The engines roared to life as the convoy sped down the road, the hum of the tires cutting through the darkness.
Mike's grip tightened on the steering wheel, his eyes fixed ahead, heart pounding with a mixture of hope and dread. This was their chance- possibly their only chance to rescue Elizabeth. Beside him, Mr. Black remained silent, his expression as hard as stone, yet his eyes betrayed the turmoil beneath.
Mike squinted at the road ahead, catching sight of a black SUV that matched the description their scouts had relayed. The vehicle swerved through the narrow streets, as though it sensed the threat bearing down on it. Mike pressed his foot harder on the pedal, the distance between them shrinking with each second.
"Closer," Mr. Black urged, his voice steady yet laced with te
