A Toxic Negotiation

SIENNA

Smoke billows from the crumpled hood of Theo’s stolen car as I slam my foot on the brakes. The tires screech in protest, kicking up gravel before the vehicle jerks to a violent halt outside a massive white and blue mansion. My chest heaves. My hands tremble on the steering wheel, knuckles white, palms slick with sweat. I never thought I would steal a car. I never thought I would ram it str