The night air was thick with tension as Alyssa followed Kade through the dense forest, her heartbeat thrumming in her ears. The world she once knew—the lavish estate, the illusion of a normal life—felt like a distant memory now. Here, beneath the cover of towering trees and the silver glow of the moon, she felt exposed, hunted.
Kade’s pace was swift, his movements effortless, but Alyssa struggled to keep up. The forest floor was uneven, roots twisting beneath her feet, threatening to trip her at every step.
“Keep moving,” Kade urged, glancing back at her. His eyes glowed faintly in the darkness, filled with urgency. “They’re not far behind.”
Alyssa bit her lip, pushing herself forward. She refused to be the weak link.
As they wove through the trees, the sounds of pursuit grew louder—br
