I held Jace’s unconscious body as the first rays of sunlight touched the hidden cabin. His breathing was shallow. The infection had spread. I pressed fresh bandages against his wounds, my hands covered in his blood. Tears fell freely now. I had lost my mother. I could not lose him too.The sound of approaching vehicles grew louder. I grabbed the gun from the table. I checked the bullets. Only six left. Not enough.I dragged Jace to the small basement. It was damp and dark but hidden. I covered the entrance with old furniture and waited.Footsteps above. Voices. Lucian’s men were searching the cabin.“They were here,” one man said. “Blood on the floor. They cannot be far.”I held my breath. Jace stirred slightly in my arms. I covered his mouth gently.After what felt like hours the men left. But I knew they would be back with more people.I waited until it was quiet. Then I risked going upstairs. I found a small medical kit and more supplies. I also found an old laptop. With shaking ha
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