Todos os capítulos de STYGIAN : Capítulo 71 - Capítulo 74

Derek's car slowed as it turned off the busy avenue and into a quieter, tree-lined street.Unlike most parts of the city where traffic fought for every inch of road, this neighborhood breathed differently. Wide sidewalks stretched beneath neatly trimmed trees, cafés spilled onto corners with outdoor seating, and modern apartment towers stood like polished monuments of glass and steel.The driver eased to a smooth stop before one of the tallest buildings on the street.Its exterior shimmered beneath the morning sun. Dark reflective windows. Stone cladding. A minimalist water feature flowing gently beside the entrance.Even the security gate looked expensive.The uniformed guards immediately recognized Derek's vehicle. One stepped forward respectfully before the car had fully stopped.The gate opened without delay.Paulo looked out the window, then back at Derek."...We're not scheduled for anything here.""We are now," Derek replied simply.The driver opened the door.Derek stepped out

The afternoon traffic crawled lazily through the city.Raine rested one hand lightly on the steering wheel as soft music played through her car speakers. The conversation with Lewis lingered in her mind, making her smile every now and then."You still haven't understood Derek."She wondered if Lewis would ever realize that the man he complained about every day had quietly rearranged parts of his life just to keep him safe.The thought amused her.Lewis was stubborn. Derek was even more stubborn. Watching the two of them dance around each other was becoming its own form of entertainment.She chuckled softly. "They're hopeless."The traffic light ahead turned green and cars began moving again. Raine adjusted her rearview mirror absentmindedly.A black SUV appeared behind her.She thought nothing of it.Vehicles came and went all the time, so she continued driving.A few minutes later, she noticed the same SUV again, still behind her. She changed lanes. The SUV changed lanes too.Her smi