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 Aurelia, who was already gripping the steering wheel tighter than usual.
"We've got about a two-hour drive ahead of us," I said, studying the map spread out on my lap. "This map shows the most recent sightings and possible hideouts. If this demon killer is out there, we'll find her."
Aurelia nodded, her knuckles white. "I don't care what it takes, Lise. She needs to be stopped. No mercy."
I looked at her, concern flickering in my 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," Aurelia replied, her voice steady. "Too many lives have been lost already, and my mother is one of them."
