The Devil In White
“Under the car. Someone planted it.”
The world goes still. My pulse slows, but my mind explodes with motion.
“How bad?” I ask.
“Military grade. Triggered by ignition.”
I swallow hard, jaw tightening. Someone was planning for me to get in that car tonight.
“Remove it,” I order, voice calm despite the storm inside me.
Luca nods, pulling a toolkit from his jacket. His hands move with practiced precision. I stand guard, eyes sweeping the perimeter, gun raised, breath shallow. Every second stretches like an hour.