My mind raced as I tried to process the situation. We had to act fast, and we had to act smart.
The fear in my gut turned into full-fledged panic as I turned to Ava, my eyes locking with hers.
"Ava," I whispered urgently. "We have to go, now. They're going to break down the door any second."
Ava's face paled as she assessed the situation. "We can't stay here," she said, her voice shaking. "We have to find another way out."
My mind raced as I tried to come up with a plan. "There's the underground kitchen hatch," I suggested. "It may be our only chance."
Ava nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "Okay, let's go."
As we hurried towards the hatch, the sound of the door banging against the door frame grew louder. With each passing second, my heart threatened to burst out of my ches
