She turned her head slightly, watching the island grow smaller behind her.
But before she could feel too pleased with herself—
A second engine roared to life.
Lilith narrowed her eyes.
Of course.
Sebastian's men weren't just trained bodyguards...they were smart.
She didn't even need to look back to know that they had already gotten onto another boat and were now chasing after her.
A voice crackled through the small radio attached to the dashboard.
"Miss Lilith, cut the engine and return to shore. We will not ask twice."
Lilith snorted. "And if I don't?"
"Then we will retrieve you by force."
Lilith rolled her eyes. "How predictable."
She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her mind racing.
She wasn't stupid enough to think she could outrun them forever.
She needed to be smarter.
Her gaze flicked across the open water, scanning the surroundings.
Then she saw it.