Chapter 35 The Chase Begins

• The sound of the SUVs outside cut through the heavy silence like a knife, sharp and urgent. Amara felt the air in the room grow dense with tension. She pocketed the flash drive and glanced at Damian, who was already moving toward the door, his face grim.
• “We’re running out of time,” he muttered, his eyes scanning the room one last time to make sure nothing was left behind.
• Amara nodded, her pulse quickening. She could hear the distant sound of men shouting, their footsteps heavy as they approached. The walls felt like they were closing in on her. “How long do we have?”