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The hum of the engine fills the car, steady and rhythmic, a stark contrast to the chaos in my mind. I sit in the passenger seat as my fingers fidget relentlessly, my eyes fixed on the horizon as the sun dips lower, casting the sky in hues of orange and purple.
Meanwhile, Jayden’s hands grip the wheel tightly, his jaw set, and his focus unwavering. The tension between us is palpable, but neither of us speaks. There's too much at stake.
In the backseat, Connor and Carson are quietly going over the plan again. Carson’s voice is low but firm, filled with the wisdom of a Beta. Connor listens intently, nodding occasionally, his usual jovial demeanor replaced with a seriousness I rarely see.
I glance out the window at the convoy trailing behind us. Leon is driving the lead
