The forest was alive with sounds snapping branches, rustling leaves, and the distant echo of some unseen animal. Yet the only sounds that mattered to Sierra were the ragged breaths of her sister and mother, and the steady, terrifying footsteps of Damien behind them.Lila led the way, moving silently but with determination. Each step was deliberate, calculated to avoid broken twigs or loose stones that might betray them. She was small, but she had become the anchor for all three of them.Sierra followed closely, gripping her sister’s hand, feeling the pulse of her heartbeat through their intertwined fingers. Fear surged like wildfire, but she forced herself to stay calm. Panic would only slow them down, and Damien thrived on hesitation.Vivian stumbled behind them, clutching a small satchel she had grabbed in their flight from the cabin. Her face was pale, smeared with dirt and tears, but she tried to keep moving. “I can’t… I can’t keep up,” she whispered, voice breaking.“Yes, you can
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