Unspoken Farewell

Declan stepped swiftly into his sleek black car, slamming the heavy door shut behind him. The silence in the cabin was immediate and suffocating. He pressed the ignition button, and the dashboard roared to life, casting a harsh, pale glow across his tense features. His jaw ticked. Without wasting another breath, he brought up his car's digital display and dialed Valerie's number.

One ring. Two ri