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.

soon caught up with

could talk to Keira. "Why are

wrong

"The brakes have failed!"

tried engine

nodded vigorously. "I've been doing that for

and saw the road was clear, but the upcoming turns had guardrails

shouldn't follow us! We're going too fast; the car

Instead, she asked, "Why

to figure out if the sports

was nearly in tears. "Does any of that even matter right

nodded. "It's very

argue, Ryan interjected calmly, "We need to stop and check the car to find out

never know the truth. At this speed, we won't make it around the next turn without crashing into a building, and

he understood what Keira

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

Keira hadn't stopped him from leaving, he would

it

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,

speeds, any slip with the steering wheel could

but he

crying, "Help? Who's coming to rescue

"Shut up," Ryan snapped.

Ellie fell silent.

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