Delilah forced a smile, her lips quivering under the weight of the façade.
Her heart pounded in her chest, but she managed to keep her steps steady.
"Perfect," Josh said, his grin smug as he watched her obey.
Her lips trembled as her smile faltered, her eyes misting with tears.
She blinked rapidly, willing herself to hold it together. Not here. Not now.
As they stepped outside, Josh scanned the surroundings.
A few neighbors were visible in the distance, chatting casually, unaware of the silent terror unraveling just a few feet away.
Delilah's gaze flicked to the white truck parked ahead. Her instincts screamed at her to run, but her heart hammered louder at the thought of Josh pulling the trigger. She had to think, and fast.
And then she ran.
Josh’s eyes widened in disbelief as
