Chapter 123

Cabo's Reckoning

Sam's POV

The night was heavy with tension as I paced back and forth in the dimly lit warehouse Jacob had rented as our temporary headquarters. The plan was in motion, and Cabo's location was confirmed. He wouldn't be able to run this time. My fingers tightened around my phone as I dialed Eliana's number. 

"Sam," she answered almost immediately, her voice calm but firm. 

"I need your backup," I said without preamble. "We've located Cabo. He's holed up in a warehouse on the outskirts of town. He's the key to everything, Eliana. If we lose him…" 

"We won't," she interrupted. "I'll be there in twenty. But listen carefully when we take him down, we can't risk bringing him to the station. Cabo has connections, and the system is crawling with people who'll protect him. We need to handle this our way." 

I paused, letting her words sink in. "You're sure?"