Chapter 25

Midnight Run

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Elena

My heart caught in my chest and I froze. I could sense someone behind me, feel the sounds of their footsteps on the floor of the forest.

I didn't know who it was, but the presence didn't feel familiar. It didn't feel welcoming. It felt as alien and harsh as the terrible hole in front of me.

I took a deep breath and didn't turn around. My heart was thundering, and it was all I could hear, but I held my breath and took a step. I heard a sound behind me.

Someone exhaled.

And I ran.

I didn't wait for anyone to make...