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.

convertible, and Keira's car soon caught up with them. Keira rolled down her

the passenger seat, Ellie could talk

"What's wrong

"The brakes have failed!"

engine braking

nodded vigorously. "I've been doing that for ages, but

clear, but the upcoming turns had guardrails on both

shouldn't follow us! We're going

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

and to figure out if the sports

tears. "Does any

nodded. "It's

"We need to stop and check the

make it around the next turn

what

believe—someone who'd never trusted the supernatural was starting to wonder if the South family's

him from leaving, he would have had an accident

since she intervened, it led

South family's prophecy felt more like a curse—death was inevitable. Even

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

speeds, any slip with the

say anything, but he gripped

was crying, "Help? Who's coming to rescue us? Why is

"Shut up," Ryan snapped.

Ellie fell silent.

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