The Standoff

A deafening crack tore through the cabin as high-caliber rounds shattered the jeep's rear window into dust. Tempered safety glass sprayed across the back seat, pattering against heavy winter coats like frozen hail. Gunfire hammered the exterior sheet metal, drilling jagged holes along the tailgate.

Declan clamped one hand onto Harper's shoulder, shoving her down toward the floorboards while his o