The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Los
Angeles, a city that thrived on dreams and despair. It had been
three months since Cole's confrontation with Alonso, and in that
time, the world had shifted in ways he had never anticipated. The
streets were still alive with the pulse of nightlife, but for Cole, the
thrill of the chase had dulled, replaced by a gnawing concern that
wrapped itself around his heart like a vice. Kali had been busy, her being a mom and her acting career taking off in ways that left
her little time for anything else. She was starring in a new series
that had garnered attention, and with it came the inevitable
whirlwind of interviews, red carpets, and late-night shoots. Cole
had watched from a distance, a silent observer in the life of the
