Chapter 62

Rose's POV

I slumped into the seat, desperately trying to make myself smaller, as if I could hide from Luke's penetrating gaze. The bus continued to rumble down the road, and I held my breath, hoping that we would soon be out of my Father and Luke's reach.

Linda, sensing my distress, placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Rose, we'll be okay. We are leaving already," she whispered, her voice filled with determination. "

I nodded, trying to steady my racing heart. Linda was right. We had come so far, and overcome so many obstacles together. We couldn't let Luke's presence derail us now.

As the bus rolled on, the atmosphere inside became heavy with tension. Whispers and anxious glances were exchanged, and I could feel the fear and uncertainty gripping everyone's hearts. Finn, always the pillar of strength, walked up and down the bus aisle, reassuring and organizing, his voice steady and commanding.

"We're going to get through this," Finn declared, his voice projecting over the hum of