Page 204 of Jase


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I feel it.

My hand tightens into a fist.

“Get me there faster.”

Cal glances at me.

Then presses harder on the gas.

The engine roars.

And for the first time since waking up—

Fear hits.

Not for me.

For her.

Because Mila can handle a hunt.

She can handle a fight.

She can even handle being outnumbered.

But Ford?

Ford doesn’t play fair.

And if hehas her cornered—

My voice drops.

Cold.

Deadly.

“He’s not taking her.”

No one argues.

Because they all know.

If Ford tries—

He’s not walking away.

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Mila

Location: Forest Road — Compromised Zone

Time: 02:49

Ford steps out of the shadows like he owns them.

Calm.