I clutched the small vial of Ace’s blood in my palm as if it were my lifeline, heavy with the truth of my past and the potential for my future. I leaned across the center console and kissed Atlas, a quick press of lips that tasted of triumph."You did well in there," he nodded in approval, pecking my lips once more before shifting the car into gear."We did well," I corrected him, a breathless laugh escaping me. We slammed the doors in unison, the sound echoing through the empty shipping yard. I was beaming, and my mind was already racing through the logistics of the DNA lab we were heading to. I felt like a player finally making a move on the board instead of being a pawn.But as Atlas pulled out of the warehouse lot, my heart skipped a beat.In the rearview mirror, a black SUV was parked in an alley. I instantly recognized the vehicle. My hand shot out, gripping Atlas’s forearm so hard he hissed out in pain."What?" He questioned in confusion."Look," I said, pointing in the dire
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