Chapter 44 The Stranger's Gambit

• “Down!” Jaxon’s voice was low but sharp enough to slice through Raven’s panic.
• He yanked her away from the cracking glass a second before it gave way, shards exploding into the room like glittering razors. They tumbled behind the cover of an overturned table, the sting of glass dust scratching at Raven’s throat.
• The sirens were almost deafening now, their wail bouncing off the brick facades outside. Somewhere below, Luca’s remaining men were retreating, shouts mixing with the sound of screeching tires.