CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ONE – THE GETAWAY

Raquel nodded, her eyes scanning the warehouse warily. "Yes, but not here. We've found what we came for. Let's go before-" A sudden crash from the far end of the warehouse cut her off. Flashlight beams swept across the floor, accompanied by gruff voices. "Mierda," Raquel cursed. "We're not alone. We need to leave, now!" They rushed towards the side door, their hearts pounding. Just as they reached it, a voice rang out. "Hey! Stop right there!" Jasmine and Raquel burst out of the warehouse, running as fast as they could. They could hear footsteps pounding behind them, getting closer. "The car!" Raquel gasped. "We're almost there!" They reached the vehicle, fumbling with the keys. As Raquel started the engine, a bullet pinged off the side mirror. "Get down!" Raquel yelled, flooring the accelerator. The car screeched away, leaving their pursuers behind. Jasmine's breath came in ragged gasps as they sped through the empty streets. "Are you okay?" Raquel asked, her knuckles white