Chapter 4

Just as I unlocked my phone and was about to dial that familiar number, a shadow suddenly darted in front of me.

A sharp crack echoed.

My phone was knocked from my hand, skidding across the slick floor before slamming into the corner. The screen shattered instantly.

It was Brian.

"Still trying to call for help?" Brian scoffed.

He let out a mocking snort. "Who do you think you are? Just some gutter rat. Who'd bother saving you?

"Even if you get your so-called boss here, he's nothing in front of the Carter and West families."

I felt utterly hopeless,…