Amby's heart thudded as she met Gabe's gaze. The intensity of his stare made her feel like he could see right through her. She stumbled out of the mansion, her feet carrying her away from the suffocating atmosphere.
As she emerged into the bright sunlight, Amby felt a sudden urge to run. She needed to clear her head, to shake off the feeling of being trapped. Her feet pounded the pavement as she broke into a sprint, her legs pumping furiously as she devoured the distance.
The wind whipped through her hair, tangling it into a wild mess. Her lungs burned, but she did not slow down. She ran past the manicured lawns and ornate fountains, past the perfectly trimmed hedges and the gleaming luxury cars.
The rhythmic thud of her feet on the pavement was like music to her ears. It drowned out th
