Ethan scanned their surroundings, his gaze lingering on the dusty pews and faded stained glass. He leaned in; his voice dropped to a hushed tone.
"Leave now. When you're ready, go to Doctor Sage at Monroe's hospital. She'll take care of the surgery; I'll cover the expenses."
Piper nodded, her eyes locked on his. She adjusted the scarf covering her face and turned to leave.
As she stepped out of the abandoned church, the bright sunlight forced her to squint.
Her gaze fell upon a cluster of police vehicles, their lights extinguished, sirens silent. Officers in plain clothes milled about, their eyes scanning the area.
Piper's steps faltered. Her eyes widened, darting between the vehicles and the church. Her voice was barely above a whisper.
"What's going on? Are you spying on me?" He s
