~LIAM.

I snapped my eyes back to the road, immediately slamming my foot on the brake and the tires screeched, the harsh sound filling the air. The car jerked violently as I swerved to avoid the figure standing in the middle of the road. My heart raced, hands locked onto the steering wheel, barely managing to keep control as the vehicle skidded, the gravel beneath it giving way to the force of the skid. It finally came to a shuddering halt just inches from the man.

I heard Scarlett's breath hitch beside me raggedly. She hadn't exhaled the whole time, her body tense in the seat as if bracing for...