Chapter 143

As Adam approaches the meeting place, he spots Madison standing under a streetlight. He walks over to her, and they look at each other with a mixture of fear and relief. Before they can say anything, a black van screeches to a stop in front of them. A group of people wearing dark clothing jumps out and starts advancing towards them. Adam and Madison try to run, but it's too late. They're surrounded.

So, as Adam and Madison are surrounded by the mysterious group, the van's back doors slide open. Out of the van steps a tall, dark figure. The figure walks towards them, and in a deep, gravelly voice, says, "You should not have come here." A chill runs down Adam's spine.

The figure continues speaking, in that same chilling voice: "You have something that belongs to us, and we want it back. If you cooperate, there will be no trouble. But if you don't, there will be consequences." Adam and Madison look at each other, their eyes wide with fear. What could this person possibly want from them?