Lethal Pursuit

A beat.

“The manifest says he boarded, but it was a decoy. He’s still here.”

There was a harsh intake of breath on the other end. Then a violent curse —

“That son of a bitch.”

Kaelen’s voice dropped to a dangerous, guttural tone.

“He’ll pay for this.”

Then, lower: “Where is she?”

Silas forced himself to stay level.

“Last confirmed sighting was at 7:05 this morning. Outside her apartment.”