Chapter 111

Estranged Help

Lana’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,