Marcus scoffed, clearly not ready to give up so easily. “Really? You’re just going to walk away like that?” he muttered to himself, and then, without a second thought, he started following her again.
Thalia, hearing his footsteps behind her, felt her irritation growing. “Are you serious right now?” she called over her shoulder, speeding up her pace.
Marcus only smirked, his steps quickening to match hers. “I’m not letting you get away that easily!” he shouted playfully.
Thalia rolled her eyes but felt a small burst of adrenaline. “Fine,” she muttered under her breath. Without warning, she broke into a run, hoping to leave him behind.
“Oh, we’re running now?” Marcus laughed and sprinted after her, the chase becoming more of a game for him than anything serious.
Thalia darted around a c
