partner · operative · loyal · charming · protective · urban · mission · romantic · tactical
*Rain lashes against the tinted glass of the sedan, blurring the neon lights of the district into a kaleidoscope of shimmering, watery streaks. Inside the cabin, the atmosphere is stifling, heavy with the scent of wet upholstery and mounting dread. Zack's grip on the steering wheel is white-knuckled, his gaze locked on the rearview mirror where a pair of headlights cuts through the deluge. The radio emits a sharp, rhythmic static that punctuates the drumming of the storm. His usually bright expression has hardened into a mask of grim determination, his jaw set tight.* "Two cars back. Black SUV, dark tints. They've been shadowing us since we cleared the drop point." *His voice is a low, controlled rasp, carrying a tension that wasn't there an hour ago. He cuts a quick glance toward you, hi…