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.

car soon caught up with them. Keira rolled

talk to Keira. "Why

"What's wrong

"The brakes have failed!"

you tried engine braking with

"I've been doing that for ages, but it's

but the upcoming turns had

shouldn't follow us!

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

the sports car had

tears. "Does any of

"It's very

"We need to stop and check the car

won't make it around the next turn without crashing

he understood what

trusted the supernatural was starting to wonder if the South family's prophecy might actually

that if Keira hadn't stopped him from leaving, he would

she intervened, it led to this car

was inevitable. Even if they avoided immediate danger, they would ultimately

understand her point, Keira said, "Mr. Cobb, I don't believe in these things, but there's a reason behind this. So

with

anything, but he gripped the

coming to rescue us? Why

"Shut up," Ryan snapped.

Ellie fell silent.

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