The night was thick with tension, a palpable energy that crackled
in the air as Cole and his temporary partner while Julien is out on vacation Axle Jonas sat in the unmarked police vehicle, parked a few blocks away from the designated meet-up spot. The
glow of the streetlights illuminated their faces, casting shadows
that danced nervously across the dashboard. Tonight was
supposed to be a turning point, a chance to take down a drug
ring that had been plaguing the city for far too long. They had
wired Alonso, hoping he would lead them straight to the heart of
the operation. “Are you sure he’s going to show?” Axle asked, glancing at the clock on the dashboard. Its ticking felt like a countdown, each second amplifying the weight of their mission.
“He has to,” Cole replied, his voice s
