Charlotte had been trailing the van for what felt like an eternity, the sound of her bike's motor humming as she maintained a careful distance. She thought to herself, "(I need to tell my teammate that I can't go, that something came up... but before that, I need to follow them for now.)"
Her thoughts were racing as the van took a sharp turn, slowly descending into a quiet suburban road near Ridgeview Park. Charlotte's curiosity piqued, and she immediately stopped her bike, making sure not to make a sound as she surveyed her surroundings. She had reached a point where she could finally make the call.
She pulled out her phone, dialing Isabella "Izzy" Moreno's number. The phone rang once, twice, and then a familiar voice answered.
Isabella: "Charlotte?"