TIME TO FALL IN LOVE
The siren didn’t wail; it chirped—short, aggressive bursts that signaled a perimeter breach rather than a general emergency. It was the sound of a search grid tightening.
Jinyan’s hand, which had been hovering near Panni’s face, instantly dropped to Panni’s shoulder, shoving them down behind a stack of rusted oil drums. The tenderness of the split second before evaporated, replaced by cold, tactical precision.
“That’s private security, not police,” Jinyan whispered, peering through the gap between the drums. “Police use sirens to clear traffic. Private security uses them to herd prey. They’re sweeping the yard.”
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