Chapter 24

The tension in the car was palpable as they drove away from the docks, the neon lights of the city flashing past in a blur. Sarah sat in the back seat, her mind racing with thoughts of what they had just done and what lay ahead. Marla was visibly shaken, her hands trembling as she clutched her bag. “Are you alright?” Clara asked softly, concern etched on her face. Marla nodded, though her expression was one of uncertainty. “I didn’t think anyone would come for me. I thought I was done for.” “We’re not done yet,” Sarah said firmly, her resolve strengthening. “We need to focus on finding Elizabeth. She’s the priority now.” Mark glanced in the rearview mirror, his gaze steady as he navigated through the streets. “We need to regroup and figure out our next steps. We have […]

Chapter 23

As the sun rose higher in the sky, casting golden rays through the small windows of the safe house, Sarah felt a spark of determination ignite within her. The plan began to take shape, each piece fitting together like a well-worn puzzle. They spent the morning discussing every detail, mapping out their connections and potential leads. Mark was busy making calls, his voice low and intense as he spoke to various contacts within the underground network. Sarah and Clara went over the information they had gathered about Marla and Elizabeth, hoping to find any clues that might lead them closer to their goal. “Rico mentioned that Marla had ties to some pretty dangerous people,” Clara noted, her brow furrowed in concentration. “If we find her, we might also be exposing ourselves to whoever is looking for her.” “That’s a risk […]

Chapter 22

The drive to the safe house felt like an eternity. The city’s familiar landmarks blurred into an indistinct landscape as they navigated the darkened streets, each turn feeling more precarious than the last. Sarah could feel the adrenaline coursing through her veins, a potent mix of fear and resolve. She stole a glance at Clara, whose anxious expression mirrored her own. “Are you okay?” Sarah asked, trying to offer reassurance despite her own unease. “I will be… once we’re safe,” Clara replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “I just can’t shake the feeling that they’re always one step ahead.” “We’ll figure it out,” Sarah insisted. “Rico’s got our back, and once we’re at the safe house, we can regroup.” Mark glanced in the rearview mirror, his brow furrowed. “We’re almost there. Just a little longer.” As they approached the […]

Chapter 20

The sound of chaos erupted as Victor burst into the room, followed by his men. Sarah’s heart raced, her instincts screaming at her to do something. She exchanged a quick look with Clara, who seemed to be formulating a plan of her own. They couldn’t afford to be cornered here; they had to create a diversion. “On the count of three,” Clara whispered, her voice barely audible. “We make a run for it.” “Got it,” Sarah replied, adrenaline surging through her veins. Victor’s voice boomed through the apartment, demanding Rico to show himself. “Where is she, Rico? I know she’s here!” As Victor’s men began rummaging through the apartment, Sarah knew they had only moments left. “One… two…” “Three!” they whispered in unison. Clara flung open the closet door, startling one of Victor’s men, while Sarah pushed past him, darting […]

Chapter 19

The moment Victor and his men left the bar, Sarah felt a mix of relief and urgency. They couldn’t stay there any longer; it was only a matter of time before Victor returned with reinforcements. She turned to Rico and the journalist, her eyes wide with determination. “We have to go. Now.” “Agreed,” Rico said, already standing up. “Let’s head to my place. It’s off the grid, and we’ll have some time to strategize.” The journalist nodded, and together they slipped out of the bar, staying low and moving quickly through the maze of alleyways. Each corner they turned felt like a step closer to danger, but Sarah pushed the fear aside. She had come too far to back down now. When they arrived at Rico’s apartment, he quickly ushered them inside and locked the door behind them. The dimly […]