Chapter 104

Aria's POV

I closed the gate behind me softly before slowly making my way to the path that traveled into the forest. As I approached it, a sudden thought hid me. If a search for me was to ever begin, they would all follow this path. I could not run fast so it would only be a matter of time before they would catch up to me.

Panic began rising within but I quickly forced it down. I needed to think clearly.

I scanned my surroundings, searching for any signs of an alternate route but it seemed like the one in front of me was the only option.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of loud voices coming from within the mansion and I turned my head towards it. Shifting my attention to the window of the mansion, I saw the shadows of people dancing around as they ran about the place. It seemed they now knew I had escaped. This realization caused me to heighten my search.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck," I cursed under my breath as tears began running down my cheeks. I shouldn't have escaped. I should have just s