CHAPTER 289

Elijah’s POV

I watched from my hiding spot as the guards led Sophia and Daniel toward the docks. My heart pounded in my chest. I had to move quickkly, but I couldn’t risk being seen. As soon as the guards were out of sight, I sprinted toward the docks.

Sophia and Daniel were already boarding the small motorboat. I reached the edge of the dock just as they were about to push off.

“Wait!” I shouted, my voice cutting through the air.

Sophia turned, her eyes wide with shock and relief. “Elijah!”

I leaped onto the boat, grabbing the edge to steady myself. “The rescue team is almost here. We’ve got a helicopter waiting to take us back.”

Sophia stood up, reaching out to take my hand. But before our hands could touch, Daniel yanked her back, rocking the boat violently.

“Daniel, what the hell are you doing?” I shouted, barely keeping my balance as Sophia screamed.

“We need to get out of here, Sophia,” Daniel insisted, his eyes wild with desperation. He fumbled with the motor, trying to start i