The car came into view, a sleek, menacing blur slicing through the night. The hamster squealed with excitement, and Jihoon's eyes narrowed. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and leapt.
The impact was immediate. Jihoon's body collided with the windshield with a sickening crack, the glass spider-webbing under the force. Ruby's heart jolted as she slammed on the brakes, the car screeching to an abrupt halt. Her chest heaved as she clutched the wheel, her eyes wide in shock.
"What the hell just happened?" she whispered, her voice trembling.
Her gaze shifted to the windshield, now smeared with blood. Ruby's stomach churned. Her pulse thundered in her ears as she flung the door open and rushed to the front of the car.
Lying on the pavement was a man—a crumpled, bloodied figure. His face was obscured by streaks of crimson, and his legs were twisted at unnatural angles. Ruby's breath caught in her throat as she crouched beside him.
