The agents closed in, surrounding them. Jake's heart sank as he realized they'd walked into a trap.
Maya's eyes flashed with anger. "We've been set up."
Jake nodded. "We need to get out of here, now."
But it was too late. The agents moved in, grabbing them.
As they were dragged away, Jake saw a figure watching from the shadows.
"Who's that?" he asked Maya.
Maya's gaze followed Jake's. "That's Ryder," she whispered. "He's one of us."
Ryder's eyes locked onto Jake's, and he nodded slightly.
Jake understood. Ryder was working undercover.
The agents tossed them into a black van, speeding away from the scene.
As they drove, Jake's mind raced. How would they
The van stopped at a nondescript building. Jake, Alex, Sarah, and Maya were dragged inside.
A suited man waited in the interrogation room.
"Welcome," he said, smiling. "I'm Agent Thompson."
Jake's eyes narrowed. "What do you want?"
Thompson leaned forward. "We know you have evidence. Hand it over."
Jake remained silent.
Thompson's smile grew wider. "We'll get it from you, one way or another."
As Thompson began questioning them, Jake noticed Ryder standing outside the observation window.
Ryder's eyes met Jake's, and he mouthed a single word: "Wait."