Chapter 77

Meanwhile, a golden Rolls-Royce sped down the highway. Callum sat in the back seat, his face dark with fury. His phone had just rung, and Julian's voice was urgent. "Mr. Ford, we've got a lead! A suspicious van entered Eastend Village early this morning! "Our men have already tracked it to the exact location." A location pin popped up on Callum's phone. It was an abandoned farm in Eastend Village, less than one mile from his current position. "Step on it!" he growled at the driver, who slammed the pedal to the floor. Meanwhile, the man reached into the cage and pulled out two jet-black blood bats. Their fangs jutted out, gleaming with menace. He slowly approached Nadia, his tone soothing. "They're tame, so don't be afraid. You did just fine earlier. Humans and animals can coexist, yes?" She shook her head frantically, instinctively backing away. A faint beam of light seeped through the window, followed by the fierce barking of dogs. The man's face suddenly darkened, a