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She sucked in a breath when she saw the man stop and turn.

Cassidy paused, her arm darting out to stop Raven from going any farther. Fire Chief Holland and Officer Leggott stopped also.

Was the man about to pull a gun and fire?

Instead, he only stared.

“What is that guy doing?” Cassidy murmured, her gaze fixed on the scene in front of them.

Raven quickly soaked in the guy’s features. Square face. Broad nose. Ruddy complexion.

She’d never seen him before.

But the look on his face was determined—and dangerous.

Raven’s breath caught as she waited to see what would happen next.

CHAPTER 5

Jake watched as the man stared at him.

Was he giving up?

That sounded too easy.

Apprehension jostled inside him.

Jake kept charging forward, determined not to lose any time.

The man—Jake didn’t recognize him—turned and began to sprint away again.

This guy could run all he wanted. Jake wouldn’t give up, especially since he was certain this guy had answers about the bombing.

Answers Jake needed.

His legs burned as his feet dug into the sand. But he kept moving forward.

Sweat covered his face, and his lungs felt tight.

But he didn’t slow down.

He watched as the man reached into his pocket and withdrew something. Held it in his fist.

Jake realized exactly what the mystery object was.

A grenade.

The next instant, the man pulled the pin from the grenade.

Then he lobbed it into the air, aiming it directly at Jake.

Raven sucked in a breath.

That man had a grenade—and he’d tossed it at Jake.

“No . . .” Cassidy muttered beside her.

Raven froze in horror.

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