We sprinted through the deserted streets, Nova's grip on my arm tightening. "Ethan, we need to get you out of here, now."
Maya trailed behind, her eyes scanning the rooftops. "We're being watched."
Suddenly, a black van screeched to a halt beside us. The sliding door opened, revealing a familiar face.
"Phoenix!" Nova exclaimed, urgency in her voice. "Thank God."
Phoenix's expression was grim. "Get in, we don't have much time. The Agency's deployed their elite team."
As we piled into the van, I spotted Rachel, her eyes blazing with determination, leading the pursuit.
"Hold on!" Phoenix yelled, speeding away from the curb.
The van careened through the streets, dodging traffic. Maya clutched the seat, her knuckles white.
"Ethan, we need to talk," Nova said, her voice low and urgent. "About your parents' research."
"What is it?" I asked, my heart racing.
Nova's eyes locked onto mine. "It's not just about the Eclipse Project. It's about what's hidden within."