Mia’s pov
Stepping back into the bustling city felt like walking straight onto a dangerous battlefield, where every single shadow could belong to Adrian’s men.
I pulled my oversized hood low over my forehead and wrapped my thick dark scarf around my jawline, even though the morning air wasn't even cold. My sunglasses covered half my face. I moved quickly along the crowded sidewalks, keeping my chin tucked down and avoiding every bright storefront window that could show my reflection. I knew how vast and powerful Adrian's reach was. Carter Holdings had eyes on almost every major corner, and if one of his drivers or bodyguards spotted me, my freedom would be gone in a second.
I took three different back alleys to reach the small, private clinic hidden away on the quiet edge of the city. M
