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
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •The room seemed to hang in suspense, a tableau frozen in the wake of Levi's inquiry. His voice was edged with suspicion, his words a direct challenge that cut through the air like a blade. All eyes were trained on the figure before them, a visitor whose presence was as enigmatic as it was unexpected."What do you want?" Levi's words were a reflection of the caution that colored his thoughts, his gaze steady as it locked onto the newcomer. The air seemed to thicken with the weight of their collective curiosity, each heartbeat echoing with a mix of wariness and intrigue.Sebastian's response was a blend of casual confidence, his voice carrying a tone of nonchalance that seemed to amplify the tension in the room. "I overheard your conversation," he began, his words tinged with an air of cockiness. "You need help, admit it." His eyes held a glint of mischief, a challenge that mirrored the spark of defiance that had ignited within him.Levi's retort was swift, h