C19 The Meeting

The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the war-torn city as Riley paced the rooftop, her gaze fixed on the distant building where the peace meeting was about to take place. An uneasy silence hung heavy in the air.

"You also think it's a trap, right?" Eddie's voice cut through the quiet. He stood beside her, his weathered face etched with worry.

Riley stopped pacing and met his gaze