c-in's POV
"Where's Keifer?" Blaster's voice cut through the noise, sharp and serious.
The team paused. The air in the safe-house felt heavy, like everyone was holding their breath.
"Everyone, split up," i ordered, already pulling up my map . My tone left no room for delay. "Rory, track Keifer."
"Got it," Rory said, fingers flying over his wrist console. "Drix, you too."
"Wait," Rory interrupted, eyes widening as something flashed on his screen. "I've got something—apartment registered to jasper jean Mariano ID signal. Golden Hour Hotel, downtown."
"Then what are we waiting for?" Felix snapped, already grabbing his gear. He shoved past the table and sprinted for the door. "Let's move!"
Jasper Jean Mariano l thought Jay Jay I paused but reality hit me when blaster shouted my name
Everyone piled into two matte-black vans waiting outside. Engines roared to life. Drix slid behind the wheel of the lead vehicle, while Blaster and Felix climbed into the back, checking weapons and comms.
"Rory, you're with me," i said from the passenger seat of the second van. "Keep that signal locked."
The convoy tore through the streets, headlights slicing through the dusk. City lights blurred past the windows.but all I could think about was Jay.
"Signal's stronger now," Rory muttered, tracking a moving dot on his display. "He's still there—no sign of relocation yet."
"Good," C-In replied, eyes fixed on the road ahead. "We get in, we get Keifer "
From the front van, Drix's voice came through the comms, steady but edged with urgency. "Two minutes from from the Golden Hour. Stay sharp."
Felix leaned forward, adrenaline charging his voice. "Yeah."
The Golden Hour's lights came into view, shimmering like a mirage against the darkening skyline