All Chapters of His Forbidden Truth: Chapter 21 - Chapter 22

Chapter 20: Medical CrisisThe headlights swept closer, illuminating the lake house in harsh, accusatory light."Back door," Marcus ordered, already pulling me from the bed. "Now."I grabbed my phone and purse while Marcus snatched up the gun, both of us moving with the desperate urgency of prey. My heart hammered against my ribs as we slipped through the darkened kitchen and out the rear entrance, the cold night air hitting my skin like a slap."The boathouse," Marcus whispered, guiding me down a rocky path I could barely see. Behind us, car doors slammed, voices carrying across the property.Rain plastered my hair to my face as we ran, my breath coming in short, panicked gasps. Marcus's hand gripped mine like an anchor, keeping me steady as we navigated the slippery terrain."Almost there," he murmured, just as my foot caught on a root.I stumbled, pain shooting through my ankle as I fought to stay upright. Marcus caught me before I fell, his arm encircling my waist."I'm fine," I i