"Mom!" I screamed.
Her loud scream echoed through the air. The sound of it alone sent a feeling of icy fear into my veins. My heart pounded as I heard it—the sound of my mother’s voice. She sounded terrified.
No. There was no way. I couldn’t lose her again. Not after everything we’d been through. The mere thought of losing her broke something deep inside me.
Without a second thought, I yanked my arm out of Carlos's grasp.
“I have to help my mom!” I cried.
Carlos grabbed my wrist. “Wait, Catherine, I can’t let you—"
“I don’t care!” I cut him off.
I had to get to her. I had to make sure she was safe.
My heart raced as I ran. I ran toward the sound of her scream. The adrenaline spread through me, pushing me faster, harder. I could hear Carlos's footsteps pounding behind me, but I
