My breath hitched as my hammering heart threatened to drown me in panic. I clenched my fists, willing myself to focus. Logic. Rationality. Those were my only allies now.

"Stop the car," I commanded, my voice firm despite the chaos brewing inside me.

"I told you, we don’t have time for this," Hadrian grunted, his knuckles white against the steering wheel.

"You look like you're about to lose consciousness any second. Stop the damn car!" I barked, my tone sharp and ...