The sleek black car rolled to a stop in front of the facility.
The tinted windows reflected the dim glow of streetlights. Inside, Noah's fingers drummed anxiously against his knee. The quiet hum of the engine cut off, leaving an unsettling silence.
"We're here."
The driver said, his voice emotionless.
Noah swallowed hard. His stomach felt like it was in knots.
This doesn't feel right.
His father's instructions echoed in his mind.
"Take Heera Dew hostage. Make her family kneel. This will ensure the Vale family's power grows."
Noah clenched his jaw. He didn't like this. He hated the idea of hurting someone who had done nothing wrong. Especially someone who had turned to Selene for help.
"We shouldn't be doing this."
He murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
Nora, sitting beside him, heard him clearly.
"We don't have a choice, Noah. It's either this… or we leave the family."
She said softly, her gaze fixed ahead.
Her words hung heavily between them.
