“Hurry, Dev! Get in the car!” The mysterious man’s voice was urgent, his hand yanking at Deviana’s trembling arm as she clutched the small flash drive in her palm.

“I… I don’t trust you!” Deviana shoved him away, her breath ragged. “What if you’re part of them? What if you’re just another trap from Leviana?!”

At the end of the street, a black sedan flicked on its high beams, flooding them with harsh light. The shadows of two hulking men appeared, striding quickly toward them, menace written all over their faces.

“Trust me, or you’ll die tonight,” the man whispered, his voice low but resolute. “They’re not playing, Deviana. They’ll...