Annalise's POV
As dawn broke over the rugged peaks of the mountain, I stood at the edge of a steep trail, my heart pounding with the rhythm of the early morning. The air was crisp and cool, a gentle breeze ruffling my hair as I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with the fresh scent of pine and damp earth. It felt like a new beginning, a stark contrast to the darkness that had lingered over me and my family in the days prior.
I glanced back at my family, who were gathering their belongings, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the rising sun. My firecracker son, was playfully kicking at a pile of fallen leaves, while my mother helped Dimitri who was still unsteady on his feet, her brow furrowed in concentration. Stefan stood a few paces ahead, scanning the horizon as if to ensur
