Chapter 221

Jacob's Perspective Damn, I really didn't want this kind of trouble. On human turf, we had to play by their damn rules, at least superficially. I signaled for Celena to pull over first, letting a few ordinary civilian cars pass. We stopped by the roadside like two genuine, law-abiding citizens, but every muscle in our bodies was coiled tight. We watched the police car parked behind us, its lights strobing aggressively, like two wolves poised to strike. Two officers got out, flanking us, their hands hovering near their holsters in that infuriatingly textbook posture. One of them picked up a loudspeaker, his voice metallic and absolute. "Cut the engine! Step out of the vehicle! Get on the ground, hands on your heads!" Hell no. On the ground? Helpless? Not a chance. Celena and I exchanged a single glance. No words needed. The moment the two men thought we were complying, their vigilance wavering for a split second, Celena slammed her foot on the accelerato