A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 620

A biting winter wind swept past, making Elissa shiver.

It was hard to tell if it was the cold or fear taking hold.

Before the thought could fully form, headlights pierced the darkness on the distant road.

A convoy of black sedans approached at breakneck speed.

The lead car was one Elissa knew all too well.

Rowan was here.

Remembering Finn's plan, she jerked up from the chair, only for Specs to slam her back down.

He grabbed her jaw. "Dr. Drummond, didn't we agree you'd cooperate? The boss told me not to rough you up, but if you try anything stupid, I will absolutely send you and that kid to the grave together."

He emphasized the last few words. It was a warning, and a statement of fact.

A chill seeped into Elissa's bones. Dropping all thoughts of struggling, she took a deep breath. "I just saw Rowan and got a little excited."

"Excited for what?"

Specs let go in disgust and sneered. "The kid isn't even his, yet you can put on such a convincing act. Gotta hand it to you women—you're all award-winning actresses."

Elissa ignored his degrading taunt. She watched helplessly as the cars screeched to a halt at the gates. The rear door of that familiar car opened from the inside.

Rowan stepped out in a black overcoat, his face a mask of absolute frost.

To her surprise, he hadn't come alone.

Frank stepped out right behind him.

Then, as the rest of the convoy parked, Nash and the other men emerged. Even Rex was there.

And Laurel and Jesse.

She wasn't the only one surprised. Stepping out at the commotion, a flicker of confusion crossed Finn's eyes, though his face remained a picture of calm. "Mr. Murphy, they say nothing happens in Vistapeak City without you knowing."

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