The roar of the engine filled the night as Adam’s car careened down the deserted road. The black SUV loomed in the rearview mirror, headlights glaring like twin predators locked onto their prey. Evelyn clutched the dashboard, her knuckles white as she cast nervous glances back.“Adam, they’re gaining on us already, do something!” she shouted out with fear visible in those eyes.“I know!” Adam snapped, swerving hard around a bend over. The tires screeched in protest for escape, the car fishtailing before he regained it own control control. His heart pounded in his chest, tension pumping like water.The SUV didn’t falter a bit, its bulk eating up the distance between them.“They’re not going to stop anytime soon,” Evelyn said, panic creeping into her voice. “What do they want from us?”“To shut us up,” Adam replied grimly. “Whatever Kane is hiding, we just got too close to it.”The road ahead split into two. Without hesitation, Adam veered left, heading toward the industrial district. H