Cornered Again Lana’s POV We pushed the old wood aside, the glass creaking as I pulled it open. Just as we were about to climb through, the door burst open, and Sarah stormed in, her knife glinting menacingly in the dim light. “Thought you could get away?” she sneered, her voice cold and mocking. I froze, my heart sinking. Leo stood beside me, ready to fight, but we were cornered again. “Game over, Lana,” Sarah said, stepping closer. “This time, you’re not getting away.” But just as she lunged for us, a loud crash came from behind her. We both turned to see the strange man stumbling through the doorway, his face twisted in rage. “What are you doing?” he shouted at Sarah. “We need to get them!” In that moment of confusion, I seized the opportunity. “Now!” I yelled to Leo, and we pushed through the window, tumbling into the cool night air. We hit the ground with a thud, pain jolting through my body. “Go!” I urged Leo, scrambling to my feet. We took off running again, not looki
Estranged HelpLana’s POV“We need to find help,” I replied, feeling a sense of urgency. “There’s a cabin not far from here. I remember passing it earlier.”“Let’s go,” Leo said, determination in his voice.We followed the stream, moving cautiously. My heart still raced, but the cool water calmed my nerves slightly. As we reached the edge of the woods, I could see the faint outline of the cabin.But just as we approached, I heard voices nearby. My heart dropped as I recognized one of them. “That’s Sarah!” I whispered urgently to Leo.“We can’t go back!” he insisted, pulling me closer to the trees.“I know!” I said, panic creeping in. “We have to find another way in.”We crept around the back of the cabin, trying to avoid being seen. My mind raced with thoughts of what Sarah and the strange man would do if they found us.Suddenly, Leo stopped, his eyes wide. “Look!” he pointed toward the back door, where a figure stood. I squinted into the darkness, and my heart sank. It was Donovan,
Secrets in the Shadows Lana’s POV As we drove away from the chaos, my heart finally began to slow. But the unease in my stomach lingered. Gina, my friend from school, glanced back at us, concern etched on her face. “What happened? Are you guys okay?” “We were being chased!” I blurted out, my voice trembling. “Sarah and some guy were after us.” Gina’s eyes widened. “What? Are you serious? This is insane!” She turned to Donovan and Leo, her expression shifting from concern to confusion. “Who are they?” “Long story,” Donovan said, looking out the window, his jaw tight. “We’ll explain everything later,” I added, trying to keep my voice steady. “Right now, we need to get somewhere safe.” Gina nodded, her grip tightening on the steering wheel as she accelerated. The headlights from her car illuminated the dark road ahead, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was still watching us. “What if they find us?” Leo asked, his voice shaky. “What if they’re already following us?”
The Chase Lana’s POV My heart pounded in my chest as we burst through the back door, plunging into the thick darkness of the woods behind the cabin. I could hear the shouting getting louder, the sound of footsteps crashing through the underbrush, closing in on us. “Where do we go?” Leo gasped, looking around wildly. “Just keep running!” I shouted, my breath coming in quick gasps. I didn’t know where we were headed, but I couldn’t stop now. I had to get us all to safety. We dashed deeper into the woods, the moonlight barely breaking through the branches above us. I stumbled over roots and rocks, struggling to keep my footing. Behind us, I could hear the voices getting closer. They were hunting us. “Over here!” Gina shouted, veering left toward a narrow path that snaked between the trees. We followed her lead, hoping this would lead us away from the danger. The path twisted and turned, and I could barely see where we were going. I heard the crack of a branch behind us, and my
Quality Farther Lana’s POV The car sped down the dark road, the trees whizzing by like ghosts in the night. My heart was still racing from the escape, but a strange calm washed over me as we drove away from the cabin. Matt’s grip on the wheel was tight, his knuckles white as he focused on the road. “What happened back there?” he asked, glancing at us in the rearview mirror. I opened my mouth to explain, but Leo beat me to it. “Sarah and Donovan’s new wife—she’s been tracking us. We had to run.” Matt frowned. “Why would she be after you guys?” I swallowed hard, remembering the anger and jealousy in Sarah's voice when we were at the lodge. “I don’t know, but she seemed determined to find us. We couldn’t stick around to find out.” As we drove, the silence in the car felt heavy. I could see the concern etched on everyone’s faces. Donovan, who was sitting in the front with Matt, looked tense, his jaw clenched. “We need to figure out our next move,” he said, turning to look at us.
Confrontation I stared at Donovan’s father, the darkness wrapping around us like a cold blanket. My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of confusion and fear swirling inside me. Why was he here? What did he want? “Dad, this isn’t the time!” Donovan snapped, frustration evident in his voice. “We need to get out of here!” “Get out of here?” his father repeated, looking us over with a mixture of concern and anger. “You’re running around with her? After everything she’s done?” I felt a sting at his words. I wasn’t just “her.” I was Lana, a person, not just some villain in his son’s story. “I didn’t do anything wrong,” I shot back, stepping forward. “Your son is the one who—” “Enough!” Donovan’s father interrupted, raising his hands as if trying to maintain control of the situation. “We can sort this out later, but right now, we need to move.” “Move where?” I asked, my voice rising. “Why should we follow you?” “Because you’re in danger,” he said, his voice low and serious. “Sarah and h
AwakeningLana’s POVI woke up with a start, gasping for air. My body felt heavy, and the world around me was blurred and hazy. I blinked several times, trying to focus. Where was I? The last thing I remembered was the chaos at the clearing and the pain on my side. I was lying on a cold, hard surface. Slowly, the fog in my mind began to lift. I glanced around, taking in my surroundings. I was in a dimly lit room, the walls made of rough stone. A single flickering candle cast eerie shadows across the floor. “Lana?” A voice broke through my confusion. I turned my head and saw Donovan standing by the door, looking worried. Relief washed over me. “You’re awake!”“What happened?” I croaked, my throat dry and scratchy.“You passed out during the fight,” he said, rushing over to my side. “I didn’t know if you’d wake up.” His eyes were filled with concern, and I could see dark circles under them. He must have been worried sick.“Where are we?” I asked, pushing myself up slowly. My side thro
The Tides TurnLana’s POVWe ran through the night, the adrenaline still coursing through my veins. My heart pounded as we navigated the winding streets, the sounds of chaos fading behind us. Donovan kept glancing over his shoulder, his eyes sharp and focused.“We need to get to the safe house fast,” he said, urgency lacing his voice. “They won’t give up easily.”I nodded, trying to catch my breath. “Do you think they’ll come after us?”“Absolutely,” he replied, his jaw tightening. “But we can’t let them find us. We need a plan.”As we turned a corner, I felt the cool breeze on my face, a welcome relief from the tension. “What’s the plan?” I asked, trying to stay calm despite the swirling fear in my mind.Donovan hesitated. “We need to figure out how much they know and what they’re planning. If Sarah has allies, we need to find out who they are.”Just as he finished speaking, a loud shout broke the stillness of the night. I froze, my stomach dropping. “Did you hear that?” Donovan nod