Meanwhile, Ella had acted on her instincts. She had felt something was off earlier that day and had made the decision to pack up and leave the safe house with Leo and Liam, clearing any evidence that the house was once occupied. It had been a rushed escape, but she was grateful for her intuition, because as they left she saw crystal and Fabian driving down the road to the house. They were now safe, out of Tania’s immediate reach.
She placed her trust in Rick, a new but reliable ally, despite her initial reservations. Rick had taken her children to another country for their protection a blind spot that would hopefully keep them safe, even if she were caught.
Now, Ella and Derek had relocated to Derek’s house on the outskirts of town, a temporary hideout. Ella’s mind was racing, but she fe
