Chapter 14 - THE TACTICAL ESCAPE
Gunfire erupted, the sound of glass shattering and metal tearing echoing through the busy, crowded street of the city.
The Officer swerved, the heavy vehicle handling like a sports car under her expert, practiced, and lethal hands.
She drove against the flow of traffic, the sirens of police echoing in the distance as they neared the chaos.
"Where are we heading?" the General asked, his voice unchanged, his posture as relaxed as if he were home.
"The safe house in sector four," she replied, her eyes focused on the gaps between the cars ahead of her.
She flipped the wheel hard, the armored car drifting around a sharp turn, the tires screaming against the asphalt.
The black sedan lost control, slamming into a light pole, the sound of the collision muffled by the distance.
They weren't out of the woods, but they had shaken the tail, gaining the precious time they needed to reset.
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"They're faster than we thought," the General noted, looking at the damage to the vehicle's thick, armored side plating.
"They're well-funded," the Officer replied, slowing down as they entered a labyrinth of winding, narrow city alleys.
