"Who are you? Let us go! What are you trying to do?"
Mia's muffled voice broke through the struggle. She writhed against the firm grip covering her mouth, clutching Eve's hand tightly as though anchoring them both to safety.
Eve's childhood trauma of being kidnapped left her with a deep fear of enclosed spaces.
The pitch-black surroundings amplified her panic, leaving her trembling uncontrollably.
Determined to shield Eve, Mia calculated her next move.
With precision, she slammed her heel backward, striking the man behind her squarely in the groin.
The man doubled over in pain, groaning. Seizing the moment, Mia tugged Eve forward urgently.
"I'll handle him. Go inside and find Brandon. Hurry!"
Eve's fearful eyes darted around as she stumbled forward, spurred by Mia's words.
Mia dre
