I parked my car a few blocks away from the park, leaving the engine running for a moment as I scanned the dark, deserted area. The clock on the dashboard read 11:45 PM. It was late, and the park was empty, just as planned. The only sounds were the faint rustling of leaves and the distant hum of the city. Perfect for a meeting that no one was supposed to know about.
I stepped out of the car, adjusting my jacket as I walked toward the park's entrance. My senses were on high alert, every shadow and movement catching my attention. I hated having to do this, meeting in the dead of night like some goddamn spy movie, but there were no other options. Not if we wanted to stay one step ahead of Marshall.
Luca was already waiting near the park's entrance, leaning casually against a lamppost. His ey
