Selene's heart slammed against her ribcage as she froze in place, her breath shallow. The figure in the shadows wasn’t just an ordinary person. The way it moved swift, deliberate, like a predator it sent a chill down her spine. Marcus seemed to sense her hesitation and instinctively placed a hand on her arm, pulling her closer to the wall."Stay quiet," he whispered urgently, his voice barely audible.They both held their breath, listening. The faint sound of footsteps echoed in the dark, moving closer with each passing second. The air around them seemed to grow colder, heavier, as if the darkness itself was closing in.Selene’s mind raced. Who else was here? Was it someone from the same group that had taken Eli, or was it another enemy she didn’t yet understand? Her thoughts spiraled, but there was no time to make sense of it. Every second counted. They had to act fast.Marcus motioned for her to follow him, and together, they silently crept toward the end of the hallway. Every step
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