Chapter 57• • • • • • • • • • • • • Evelyn's heart pounded in her chest as she stood atop the hill, the cool morning breeze brushing against her face. The horizon was still cloaked in darkness, the sun yet to rise, and a sense of anticipation filled the air. She had been searching for three long, agonizing days, leaving her dear friend Selena behind in the hopes of finding her missing husband. Now, the sight before her brought a glimmer of hope, mixed with trepidation.Down below, a secluded complex came into view, barely visible in the dim light. Two vans pulled in, their headlights casting eerie shadows on the surrounding trees. Evelyn's eyes locked onto the logo on one of the driver's hats - a leaf. Her heart skipped a beat; she knew she had finally stumbled upon a vital clue.With a surge of determination, she tightened her grip on the binoculars, peering intently at the complex. Her husband must be in there, and she couldn't afford to lose him again. The emotions swirling withi
Chapter 58• • • • • • • • • • • •In a surprising twist, the fortress-like security appeared unexpectedly lax, allowing her to move with an unsettling ease. With a practiced grace, she swiftly incapacitated two burly guards stationed at the imposing front gate. The resounding thuds of bodies hitting the ground were masked by the night's eerie silence, and a chill ran down her spine as adrenaline surged through her veins.Heart pounding in her chest, she snatched the access card from the fallen guards' unconscious hands, the cold metal sending a shiver up her arm. Time seemed to blur as she sprinted toward the foreboding structure looming ahead. Her breath came in ragged gasps, a potent mix of fear and exhilaration as she raced against the clock, her pulse echoing in her ears.Reaching the entrance, she slid the pilfered card against the scanner with a mixture of apprehension and determination. The metallic click of the door unlocking resonated like a symphony of triumph in the stilln
Chapter 59• • • • • • • • • • •knck knckIn the hush of the midnight hour, Selena's room was cast in shadows, the soft glow of the moon filtering through the curtains. The world beyond her door seemed suspended in a tranquil slumber, a stark contrast to the subtle, persistent knock that reverberated through the stillness. Her heart quickened, a symphony of curiosity and apprehension playing out in the confines of her chest.Propped against her pillows, Selena's gaze fixated on the door as if it held the key to a mystery yet to unfold. Time seemed to stretch, each second elongated as she grappled with the enigma before her. The hour was unconventional, the knock almost too delicate to be an ordinary interruption. Questions danced at the edge of her consciousness, a whirlwind of possibilities swirling in her mind.Her voice was laced with uncertainty as she called out, her words punctuating the silence like a fragile thread. "Who's there?" The words hung in the air, a plea for answers
Chapter 60• • • • • • • • • • •Levi's voice carried a palpable sense of curiosity, his brows furrowing as he sought to unravel the enigma that had suddenly emerged before him. "What's the problem?" he inquired, the words tinged with a mixture of concern and intrigue. It was a question that hung in the air, waiting for the weight of an answer to settle upon it.Evelyn's eyes held a kaleidoscope of emotions, a turbulent sea of worry, determination, and a hint of vulnerability. Her voice was a fragile whisper, the words escaping her lips with a gravity that seemed to draw the room's very air into its orbit. "It's my dad," she began, her voice steady but threaded with an underlying ache. "He's being held in a complex."Levi's eyes widened, the realization dawning upon him like a lightning strike. The implications of her words were profound, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the room. "A complex?" he echoed, his voice tinged with a mix of disbelief and intrigue. The term held an air o
Chapter 61• • • • • • • • • • •The road stretched ahead, an unbroken ribbon of asphalt that seemed to disappear into the unknown. Evelyn's voice cut through the silence, a note of assurance that mingled with the steady hum of the car's engine. "It's just up ahead," she announced, her words carrying a sense of both anticipation and apprehension. The tension in the air was palpable, each heartbeat a reminder that their destination was drawing closer.Levi's hands tightened on the steering wheel, his gaze flickering between the road and the surroundings that seemed to encroach upon them. A decision was made, a silent understanding that manifested in the sudden halt of the car. The vehicle came to a stop, the abruptness of the action causing Selena's confusion to rise like an insistent tide."Why are we stopping?" Selena's voice was tinged with bewilderment, the question hanging in the air like a suspended thought. Her brows furrowed, eyes scanning the vicinity as if searching for an an
Chapter 62• • • • • • • • • •The forest had been hushed in the wake of their words, each syllable hanging in the air like a fragile promise. The weight of their determination was a tangible presence, a force that seemed to bend the very fabric of reality to their will. But then, in the heartbeat between breaths, a voice shattered the silence, slicing through the air like an unbidden echo."We don't know how hard you are coming, eh?" The words were a sinister melody, a chilling reminder that they were not alone in the heart of the woods. The voice seemed to materialize out of thin air, a spectral whisper that sent a shiver racing down Levi's spine. His heart quickened, the tendrils of unease wrapping around his thoughts like a vice.Levi's instincts kicked into overdrive, a surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins like a raging river. In a heartbeat, he spun around, his body a blur of motion as he executed a 360-degree kick aimed at his unseen adversary. The tension in the air
Chapter 63• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Selena's voice was a hushed whisper of awe, her words tinged with a mixture of amazement and astonishment. "Woah," she breathed, her eyes wide as they took in the aftermath of Evelyn's swift and powerful strike. The forest seemed to hold its breath, the air crackling with an electric charge that mirrored the shock that reverberated through their ranks.Levi's gaze shifted from the crumpled form before them to the two women at his side. His brow furrowed as he grappled with the situation at hand, his thoughts a maelstrom of uncertainty and consideration. "What do we do with him now?" he inquired, the weight of their options settling upon his shoulders like a heavy burden.Evelyn's response was swift, a testament to her quick thinking and the urgency that underscored their circumstances. "Let's get out of here," she urged, her voice carrying a note of urgency that seemed to echo through the air like a clarion call. Her instincts were keen, a remin
Chapter 64• • • • • • • • • • • • •The pack house loomed before them, a sanctuary bathed in the soft glow of twilight. The journey back had been a blur of tension and relief, the road unwinding beneath their tires as they raced against the fading light. As the car pulled to a stop, the engine's rumble gradually quieted, the stillness of the night settling around them like a comforting embrace.With weary yet resolute movements, they emerged from the car, their footsteps echoing in the quiet of the evening. The air was infused with a sense of homecoming, the familiarity of the pack house a balm to their weary souls. It stood as a symbol of safety and refuge, a place where they could finally allow their guard to fall.Ascending the steps that led to the entrance, they crossed the threshold with a mixture of weariness and gratitude. The air within was filled with the scents of familiarity - a blend of earth, fire, and the camaraderie that bound them together. The pack house was a haven