As the SUV roared to life beneath us, I took a deep breath, letting the hum of the engine settle my nerves. The early morning light filtered through the windshield, casting a golden glow over the dashboard. I glanced at Lise, who was already studying a map spread out on her lap, her brow furrowed in concentration.
"We've got about a two-hour drive ahead of us," she said, not looking up. "This map shows the most recent sightings and possible hideouts. If this demon killer is out there, we'll find him."
I nodded, gripping the steering wheel tighter. "I don't care what it takes, Lise. He needs to be stopped. No mercy."
Lise's eyes flickered to me, a hint of concern in her gaze. "Are you sure you're ready for this, Aurelia? It's going to be dangerous. She's not just any demon; she's been evading capture for a long time."
"That's exactly why we have to do this," I replied, my voice steady. "Too many lives have been lost already and my mother is one of them."
