The black SUV glided quietly down the narrow, dimly lit street of the town. Its dark, reflective windows hid the man inside from the curious glances of late-night passersby, and the engine’s low hum was almost swallowed by the stillness of the night.
The vehicle slowed near a street corner, where two men stepped out from the shadows. Their movements were swift and precise as one of them leaned toward the lowered driver-side window, his voice barely above a whisper.
“She’s here,” he said, eyes darting toward the house ahead. “We’ve kept watch since yesterday. She rarely goes out—just her and the family inside, probably having dinner.”
Kai shifted from the backseat as he leaned forward slightly, the faint light reflecting in his dark eyes. Relief flickered across his features for a brief
