Essel’s Pov
"Please, let me go!"
"Why would I do that? So you can run to the police?" His slight Spanish accent was starting to distract me.
"I swear, I won't. Just let me go, please. You can trust me; I won't say a word." His gaze remained locked on mine. In the distance, I could hear faint footsteps echoing in my mind. He noticed them too.
And then, he released me.
For a brief moment, we were lost in each other's eyes, forgetting everything else.
Then, I took my chance to flee.
I quickly leaped out the window and dashed down the street, half expecting him to change his mind and chase after me. I pushed my legs to their limits, running as fast as I could, never daring to glance back.
Akila’s Pov
I watched her disappear into the darkness, a nagging doubt creeping in about whether
