Ellie was in shock.

She glanced over at Ryan again.

Ryan had seen the scene, too, but his brow was still furrowed, tight with concern.

There was no denying it; they both knew that even if Keira charged ahead, she wouldn't catch up. And even if she did... what could she possibly do?

He slammed on the brakes, desperate to get them to respond.

But nothing happened!

Taking a deep breath, Ryan focused on the road ahead.

At this speed, the sports car could easily top three hundred miles per hour—totally unsafe for this kind of terrain!

A single bump could send the car airborne or roll it over!

Especially since...

Just up ahead, there were several sharp turns.

At this speed, they had no chance of making it around the corners!

He inhaled sharply; pulling the handbrake wouldn't do any good. Just then, he heard Ellie shout, "She's catching up!"

Ryan blinked and glanced in the rearview mirror.

To his shock, the SUV was indeed gaining on them, closing the distance rapidly...

At this speed...

Ryan frowned.

and Keira's car soon caught up

seat, Ellie could talk to Keira.

"What's wrong

"The brakes have failed!"

tried engine

been doing that for ages, but it's

road was clear, but the upcoming turns had guardrails on

follow us!

didn't respond. Instead, she asked, "Why did the

them and to figure out if the sports car had been tampered

any of that even

"It's very

need to stop and check the

voice softened, "Ms. Olsen, you might never know the truth. At this speed, we won't make it around the next turn without crashing into a building, and the car

what Keira was

trusted the supernatural was

hadn't stopped him from leaving, he would have

it led to

family's prophecy felt more like a curse—death was inevitable. Even if they avoided immediate danger, they would ultimately

things, but there's a reason behind this. So stay calm, grip

speeds, any slip with

anything, but he gripped the wheel

rescue us? Why is this happening? Did I

"Shut up," Ryan snapped.

Ellie fell silent.

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