Sera's Pov The headlights disappeared as quickly as they came, leaving the house covered in darkness. The wind shifted through the trees outside, rattling branches against the windows. I held Lily close, her tiny body trembling against mine. “Shh… it’s okay, baby,” I whispered. But my own words sounded hollow. I didn’t feel okay at all. Elias was in the corner, crouched low with his phone in hand, scanning messages, maps, and security feeds at the same time. His face was hard and focused, a mask I had seen only when he was on the edge of danger. “They were close,” he said finally, eyes flicking to me. “Closer than I thought. They know where we are now.” I felt my stomach drop. “Do we leave tonight?” “Yes,” he said simply. “We move before sunrise. There’s a hidden route I’ve used before. No cameras, no roads connected to the estate database.” I nodded, though my hands were shaking. “Where will we go?” “Somewhere safe,” he replied, not giving details. His tone didn’t a
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