The man’s words lingered in my mind, and fear ran through me. I wanted to question him, to know what his intentions were, and how he knew I was running from something. His voice sent shivers down my spine. I felt a surge of panic, and I was at a loss for words. Did he know about me? Was he following me, a random drifter, or something more sinister?
Before I had a chance to muster up a reply, he spoke again, “You can’t escape your destiny, Katya,” and with that, I bolted into action.
The adrenaline coursed through me, leading me to speed off, leaving him in the dust, his figure fast disappearing in the rearview mirror. My mind kept going over what he had said.
What does he mean I can’t escape my destiny? Was he hired by my parents or Jake? Who was he? He knew my name, so someone must ha
