_Anya's POV_
The footsteps grew louder with every second.
At first, they were faint, almost easy to ignore. But then they became faster and closer. Each step echoed against the stone and it felt like the sound was coming straight for me.
My heart started racing even harder. It felt like it was going to burst out of my chest. My breathing turned shallow and I pressed my hand tighter against my mouth, trying to stay silent.
Maya’s voice was tense now. He is coming.
I shook my head slightly. “No… no…”
But deep down, I knew.
It was him.
Leon.
My chest tightened painfully. I did not know what I would say if he found me. I did not know what I would do. My thoughts were running in circles.
The footsteps were right there now....just beyond the bushes.
I could hear the shift of gravel
