The SUV roared down the dimly lit streets, weaving through the sparse traffic as Micah pushed the car to its limits. Sophia sat hunched within the backseat, clutching the flash pressure like it became her lifeline. Beside her, James kept his eyes on the aspect mirrors, his gun resting on his lap.
"They’re following us," James stated, his voice regular but demanding.
Sophia’s belly twisted as she glanced lower back. A pair of headlights gleamed inside the distance, unwavering of their pursuit.
Micah cursed beneath his breath. “We need to lose them before they pin us down.”
“Can you?” Sophia requested, gripping the seat.
“Watch me.”
Micah swerved onto a street, the tires screeching as the SUV narrowly avoided a parked vehicle. The pursuing automobile observed, its engine ro
