The chase across mountain passes was a blur of adrenaline. Zeeshaan drove with supernatural precision through narrow cliff-side roads.
"They're gaining!" Zhuo cried.
"Not for long." Zeeshaan hit a toggle on the dash. A cloud of black smoke and specialized caltrops erupted from the rear, shredding the Wardens' tires.
As the sun peeked over the ridges of Yunnan, the pursuit faded. The Wardens couldn't follow them into the deep mist. Zeeshaan pulled into a clearing filled with ancient trees