The structure before them was not particularly remarkable at first glance It blended seamlessly into its surroundings, a nondescript abandoned duplex sitting on the fringes of the Bronx. The windows were boarded up, and the exterior walls bore the marks of graffiti that had faded over time. A "For Sale" sign swung loosely from the rusty gate, its colors washed out and fragile from being exposed to years of harsh weather and neglect.
Adrian leaned over to confirm the coordinates once more on his device.
“This is the right place,” he announced as he stepped out of the car and closed the door behind him.
Detective Reyes exited with a noticeable force, slamming her door shut with an intensity that felt almost excessive. “Every instinct in my body is screaming that this is a setup,” she decl
