Chapter 20

Life was smooth sailing, and Emma couldn't be happier with how things were going. With a solid job and a relationship that felt just right, things were perfect. But everything changed in a flash when the police station's intercom blared out an emergency call. The loud siren cut through the quiet afternoon like a knife. Thomas barked out orders to his team at the station, "All units rally up. We've got a special assignment. It's the stragglers we missed from the last operation. You'll lead the team, Emma." Emma shot to her feet on instinct, slipping on her vest and checking her sidearm. She was sharp and precise as she geared up, but her brows knitted just a little. Didn't she already shut down the drug ring? How were there still surviving members hanging around? But she didn't have time to overthink it and hopped in the patrol cars with others. The location was surprisingly close to the station. As she headed out in a hurry, she glanced over at Thomas as she asked, "Where are we