Chapter 207 of All the Colors of the Dark begins with Saint’s arrival at Miami International Airport, a location filled with the noise and movement of travelers. The city’s heat presses down on her, and the humidity causes her shirt to cling to her skin as she maneuvers through the throngs of vacationers. She picks up her Ford Crown Victoria, slipping behind the wheel, and drives onto the 95 Express, making her way toward her destination. As she drives, she recalls her previous coordination with Himes, who had managed to secure the FBI’s approval for the installation of surveillance cameras outside a church where Eli Aaron had recently been spotted. The details of Eli gathering rosary beads had sparked the interest of the investigators, and the act seemed to hold greater significance than initially thought. As she drives, the weight of their combined efforts in tracking him feels like a moment of relief, though the looming urgency of their mission remains ever-present. Saint is acutely aware of how close they are to finally catching him, yet the danger Eli represents looms large in her mind.

Meanwhile, Sister Cecile’s account of Eli’s actions further adds to the complexity of the investigation. After obtaining the rosary beads, Eli had entered the chapel and lit a dozen candles, a ritual that held symbolic significance. He had spoken to Sister Isabelle, claiming that he was performing God’s work and was heading south to a place that was “hotter in many ways.” This cryptic statement had only fueled the mystery surrounding Eli’s destination, adding another layer of intrigue to the investigation. Using the information about the van’s make, model, and license plates, authorities had quickly attempted to track Eli’s movements through the city, but they temporarily lost the trail. Suspecting that Eli had switched either his vehicle or the license plates, the team faced a setback, yet they refused to let this discourage them. Determined, the agents set up roadblocks and checkpoints, reviewing hours of surveillance footage to map out Eli’s likely route. They traced his path south, from Philadelphia through the Carolinas, along the coast through Wilmington, and then Myrtle Beach. From there, Eli’s journey led them inland on Interstate 81 through Virginia, before cutting over to Interstate 77 and eventually back to Interstate 95. Each step seemed to bring them closer to their goal, and though the pursuit was long and fraught with uncertainty, they remained focused on the endgame.

The relentless pursuit continued for over thirteen hundred miles, testing the stamina and patience of those involved. Despite the setbacks, including the uncertainty of whether Eli had changed vehicles, the agents kept pressing forward. After hours of tracking, they finally caught a break when a toll booth attendant, fifty miles from Boca Raton, noticed discrepancies in the van’s license plates. The attendant, upon closer inspection, identified the van from photographs circulated by the authorities. This revelation sparked a renewed sense of hope in the agents, who now had confirmation that they were indeed closing in on their suspect. As Saint continues to drive toward Miami, the city’s distinctive atmosphere greets her, with its chaotic energy and vibrant hum. She rolls down her window, letting the sounds of Miami-Dade County fill her senses. The skyline ahead, dominated by towering gray high-rises, serves as a visual reminder of how close she is to the culmination of this chase. With resolve in her voice, Saint declares, “I’m coming for you.” This declaration signifies more than just her commitment to the mission; it highlights her personal involvement and the deep urgency she feels in bringing Eli Aaron to justice. The chapter ends on a note of heightened tension, where the weight of Saint’s determination and the stakes of the chase are made abundantly clear. With the pursuit still ongoing, this moment serves as a critical juncture, propelling the story forward as Saint’s resolve strengthens and the confrontation with Eli draws nearer.