Chapter 121

Into the Unknown

Lana’s POV

For a moment, I thought I saw a crack in her façade. She hesitated, the knife lowering slightly.

But then, the darkness behind her seemed to close in again. “No! I won’t let you take him from me!”

Before I could react, she lunged again, but this time, I was ready. I stepped in front of Donovan, my body shaking with determination. “You can’t have him! Not like this!”

In a split second, I reached for her arm, trying to disarm her. The knife slipped from her grip, clattering to the ground.

For a heartbeat, everything felt still. Then chaos erupted. Sarah staggered back, shock evident on her face.

But in that moment of vulnerability, I saw an opportunity. “Now!” I shouted to Donovan and Leo. “We need to get out of here!”

We all turned to flee, darting away from Sarah, who seemed frozen in shock.

As we sprinted into the night, I felt a mixture of relief and fear. We had escaped her grasp for now, but I knew this wasn’t over. Sarah wouldn’t give up