Chapter 264

Seeing that, Evelyn tightened her grip on the steering wheel. She flicked the headlights on. The blinding beams shot straight at Nathaniel. A sharp, stabbing pain flared up in his ankles. He'd just been yanked to his feet, barely managing to stabilize himself when he felt a harsh light pierce through the black cloth over his eyes. Even with his vision blocked, the headlights were painfully bright. Nathaniel wobbled, trying hard not to lose his balance. Out of nowhere, a car engine revved loudly in his ears. The sound was jarring, like a knife slicing right through him. It rattled him, made his ears buzz. Nathaniel felt utterly uncomfortable, like every nerve in his body was cringing at the noise. Inside the car, Evelyn sat with both hands firmly on the wheel, her foot pressing down on the gas. Suddenly, the car shot toward Nathaniel in a straight line. He sensed it instantly. His face turned ghostly pale—in the pitch-black surroundings, his other senses kicked into overdrive. He could