Catherine’s POVBy the time I realized we were inside, the door was already shut behind us.My back hit something firm and dry instead of wet stone, and the sudden change from storm to stillness made my ears ring.Ethan’s grip finally left my wrist, the rush of blood back into my hand made the skin throb. I stared at the red marks where his fingers had been, only now understanding how tight he had dragged me across the grounds.“What are you doing?” I snapped, the words shooting out before I could swallow them. “You cannot just—”“You should probably lower your voice,” he said. “They are still looking for you.”The reminder shut my mouth faster than any threat. Yes, they are still looking for me. The search party, the guards and obviously, Simon.And if he finds me here, I don't even want to imagine what he'll do.I swallowed hard. Looking around, the cabin felt small and shadowed, made of old wood and faint light. A single lamp on the side table threw a warm glow across the space, le
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