Blaze's POVThe second that man turned and disappeared into the crowd, I took off after him. My feet hit the ground hard as I pushed through the people in the courtyard. I didn’t think. I just ran. Damon, Colt, and Betty were right behind me, but I kept my eyes locked on the spot where I had last seen him.“Stay behind me, Betty,” I shouted back without slowing down. “Don’t get too close!”The chase took us through the busy streets. The man moved fast, weaving between carts and groups of people like he knew exactly where he was going. I kept pushing forward, my heart pounding with every step. I wasn’t going to let him get away. Not after Betty recognized him from her mother’s old photos. This guy had answers, and I wanted them.Colt caught up to my side, breathing hard. “He’s heading toward the old district,” he said. “Keep on him!”Damon stayed closer to Betty, making sure she was safe while we ran. I could hear her footsteps behind us, steady and determined. She wasn’t slowing down
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