Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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As I stepped out of the holding room, Steve's desperate shouts were still ringing in my ears.

Jace wasn't wrong-Steve's emotions were a mess. One second he was frantic, the next totally defeated. But his last words stuck with me the most: "Rea, I can't stay here. I'm innocent." It broke my heart.

The moment I stepped outside, Jace was already heading my way. He took one look at me and reached out, steadying me. "You look pale. Did Steve say something?" Thinking about Steve's warning, I said, "Let's get in the car. I'll explain on the way."

Steve had told me to leave as soon as possible, and I got why-Quartz Cue probably had eyes on us. was scared someone would see me, and I'd be next in line for trouble. Jace rushed me into the car, handing me a bottle of water. "Take a second."

He

I ignored the water and said, "Steve says he's being framed." I ran through everything Steve had told me, ending with, "He said these people are ruthless. We might not be safe here either-" Before I could finish, headlights suddenly blazed through the windshield, blinding us. The car swerved hard, and the driver cursed under his breath.

tight grip on me, his eyes darting around, checking

this wasn't just some random car acting up. But I didn't think they'd move this fast. I'd barely stepped away from Steve, and already, they were coming for us. Whoever they were, they wanted

do?" I blurted, panic creeping in

didn't answer. Instead, he barked orders at the driver, "Four cars-front, back, sides.

it, Mr. Johnston. You two in the

seatbelt into place just as the car jerked hard, sending

get a breath, Jace pulled me into his arms, shielding me from the chaos.

wasn't some scare tactic. They weren't messing around-they

I could feel it all-the car swerving, the sharp turns, and the sickening crunch of metal every time we got rammed. Jace held me tight, his grip like steel, but I could feel the tension in his body: He was staying calm, directing the driver, but I could sense it-he was on edge. Then-Bang! Bang! Two hard crashes and the car lurched to a

Now!" Jace yelled at

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