The abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city felt like a temporary tomb — cold, silent, and filled with the faint smell of rust, dust, and old motor oil. Early morning light filtered through the cracked, dirty windows high above, casting long, jagged shadows across the concrete floor. Rory Sinclair sat curled in the passenger seat of the black SUV, her head resting against Jax Draven’s broad shoulder. Her body still hummed from the adrenaline of their desperate escape and the intense, emotional lovemaking they had shared in the backseat just hours earlier. Jax hadn’t closed his eyes once. His grey eyes remained sharp and alert, scanning every shadow outside the vehicle. One hand rested on the steering wheel even though the engine was off. The other held his gun loosely on his lap, ready to fire at the slightest threat. Blood from a cut on his temple had dried on his face, making him look even more dangerous than usual. “We can’t stay here long,” he said quietly, his deep vo
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