Lahat ng Kabanata ng My dear enemy : Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

DANGER IN THE SHADOWSMaya's head was still spinning as she tried to process what had just happened. They had used the device to escape the facility, but at what cost?Aria and Arin looked just as shaken, their faces pale and their eyes wide with fear. Asher, on the other hand, seemed to be in control, his eyes fixed on the door as if he was waiting for something."What's going on?" Maya asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Asher turned to her, his expression grim. "We need to get out of here," he said. "We don't know how long it will take for Ryder to realize what's happened."Maya's heart sank as she realized the truth. They had escaped the facility, but they were still in danger. Ryder would stop at nothing to get them back, and they had to be prepared.Aria and Arin nodded, their faces set in determination. Maya knew that they were in this together, and they would do whatever it took to stay safe.As they stood up, Maya noticed that Asher was limping. "Asher, what's wrong?" sh

THE CABINAs they entered the cabin, Maya was struck by its cozy warmth. The fireplace crackled, casting a golden glow over the rustic furnishings. The air was thick with the scent of wood smoke and cooking food.Elijah gestured for them to sit, and Maya collapsed onto the couch, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over her. Aria and Arin sat down beside her, their eyes scanning the cabin with a mix of curiosity and fear.Asher, on the other hand, remained standing, his eyes locked on Elijah. "We need to talk," he said, his voice firm.Elijah nodded, his expression serious. "I know," he said. "But first, let's get one thing straight. You're safe here. This cabin is off the grid, and Ryder's men won't find you."Maya felt a surge of relief at Elijah's words, but Asher's expression remained skeptical. "How do we know we can trust you?" he asked.Elijah's eyes locked onto Asher's, and for a moment, Maya thought she saw a flicker of emotion. But then, his expression hardened, and he said, "

THE UNEXPECTED GUESTMaya's eyes widened as she took in the figure sitting in the corner of the room. It was a man with piercing blue eyes and jet-black hair, his face chiseled and angular.For a moment, Maya's mind went blank. She couldn't believe who was sitting in front of her.It was Julian.Maya's heart was racing as she tried to process what she was seeing. Julian, the man who had been missing for weeks, was sitting in front of her, his eyes locked on hers.Elijah's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on Julian. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice firm.Julian's eyes flicked to Elijah, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I've been waiting for you," he said, his voice low and smooth.Maya's mind was reeling. What did Julian mean? And how did he end up here?Asher stepped forward, his eyes locked on Julian. "Where have you been?" he asked, his voice firm.Julian's smile grew wider. "I've been taking care of some business," he said. "Business that required my absence."May

DEAD ENDMaya's heart was racing as she stared at the woman standing on the side of the road. She was smiling, and her eyes seemed to be boring into Maya's soul.Asher noticed Maya's gaze and followed it to the woman. His eyes narrowed, and he floored it, speeding away from the woman and the town of Raven's Peak.As they drove, Maya couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She kept looking over her shoulder, expecting to see the woman or Ryder's men following them.But the road behind them was empty, and Maya began to relax. Maybe they had finally escaped, maybe they could finally start to rebuild their lives.Asher's voice interrupted her thoughts. "We need to find a safe place to hide," he said. "Somewhere Ryder's men won't think to look."Maya nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. They could go to a big city, get lost in the crowd. Or they could head to a remote area, somewhere they could live off the grid.As they drove, the scenery around them changed. The m

THE SAFE HOUSE As Maya sipped her coffee, she felt a sense of warmth and comfort spread through her body. The cabin was cozy, and Jake's hospitality was genuine. But as she looked around the cabin, Maya's eyes landed on Marcus, who was standing by the window, his eyes fixed on the surrounding trees. He seemed to be on high alert, his body tense and ready to spring into action. Asher noticed Maya's gaze and followed it to Marcus. His expression was skeptical, and Maya knew that he was still wary of their new allies. "Marcus," Asher said, his voice low and even. "Can you tell us what's going on? Why are Ryder's men after us?" Marcus turned from the window, his eyes narrowing. "Ryder's men are after you because of what you know," he said. "Or rather, what you don't know." Maya's eyes locked onto Marcus's, her mind racing with questions. What did they know? And what did Ryder's men want from them? But before Marcus could elaborate, Jake spoke up. "We'll get to that later," he said.