Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Miles and Maya trace the accomplice through the burner phone, leading to a final confrontation at an abandoned church. The accomplice is revealed as a former colleague of Emily Reeves, driven by vengeance. In a tense standoff, Maya talks her down, and the woman surrenders, ending the threat. Miles and Maya part with a sense of closure and a quiet hint of a future together.
The phone in Miles's pocket felt heavier than it should. He guided Elena Reyes up the stairs of the old train station, his shoulder throbbing where the bullet had grazed him. Maya flanked them, her eyes scanning every shadow.
Outside, the city hummed with afternoon traffic. Miles flagged down a patrol car and handed Elena over to the officers, giving them quick instructions. She was safe now, but the woman was still out there.
Maya touched his arm. "We need to stop the bleeding."
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