Chapter 84 Hermine's Death

• Zinnia
• The firelight danced over the alley walls, casting long, jagged shadows. My pulse thundered in my ears as Reed and I pressed closer together, moving toward the glow that marked the edge of Roman’s trap. Every step felt deliberate, but the tension wrapped around me like steel coils. I could feel Roman watching, orchestrating every move we made, even though I couldn’t see him yet.
• A sudden screech of metal echoed through the alley, followed by a sharp explosion. Sparks flew across the pavement. I ducked instinctively, dragging Reed down with me. The air stank of burning oil and ozone.