The sound of boots echoing down the hallway made Mia’s pulse spike.
“Go!” Liam’s voice was sharp as he pushed open a hidden side door.
Dain’s hand gripped Mia’s wrist, but Liam’s gaze darkened as he pulled her away. “Stay close,” Liam growled.
They slipped into the narrow passage behind the wall, moving quickly as footsteps approached from the other side. Mia’s breath was sharp in the damp air. Liam’s body was tense beside her, his hand brushing against her arm as they moved. Dain followed close behind, his breath shallow.
“Are you okay?” Mia whispered over her shoulder to Dain.
“I’m fine,” Dain replied, his voice tight. His gaze flicked toward Liam, lingering for a beat too long.
Liam’s jaw tightened. “Keep moving.”
They emerged into an abandoned courtyard. The rain was still falli
