-Elena-
I was running fast through the woods, my legs stronger than ever from the increased nourishment over the past few weeks. My wounds were nearly healed, and my body felt revitalized. It was the perfect opportunity to escape. This morning, with Jane gone to help her sister Claire at the hospital and the men out for their regular morning training, I seized the chance to flee.
I knew it would be a long journey, so I had hidden a bag with clothes and food deeper in the forest, which was now my destination. The sensation of running so far without feeling exhausted was exhilarating. My lungs burned, but the adrenaline coursing through me eased the pain and pushed my legs to go faster. I hadn’t felt this free in a long time, and soon, I would be out of this world forever.
“I’m going home
