It was already very dark, and both of them were still on the run. Earlier today, The chance had come suddenly, in the middle of the men angry outburst. For the first time since their capture, the guards outside the room had been careless. Their shouting had distracted them. Kayla noticed the door left half-closed. The moment felt too risky, but something deep inside her told her that waiting any longer would only bring worse danger.

“Come on,” Kayla whispered to Sally, her voice shaking but firm. She pushed the door gently, praying it wouldn’t creak loud, Sally helped to hold the door so that there would be no mistake...