After The Escape Novels & Stories

Realizing how cold and insensitive my words sounded, panic flushed through my chest. “I…..I mean...” I stumbled, waving my hands. “I just mean some people choose to end things when it gets that bad...” “It’s okay,” Tessa interrupted gently, giving a small, sad nod. “I know what you meant. But I can't die yet. I have to make it to The Escape.” I raised an eyebrow, exchanging a bewildered look with Adrian, who looked just as baffled. “The Escape?” I echoed. Tessa nodded eagerly. “Yes! I overheard the parking lot master talking to his lieutenants about it. I couldn't hear every detail, but they kept saying, ‘Whatever you do, don't let the refugees find The Escape.’”

"I'm here, baby. You're okay." Kaelen stepped into the closet right behind them, his large hand gently resting on Leo’s back for a brief second. "The main exit is cut off. We use the escape tunnel behind the fireplace." Elena looked at Kaelen, seeing the dust and blood splattered across his black sweater, mixed with the unwavering determination in his eyes. The anger she had carried for five years had dissolved into a shared tactical focus. He hadn't betrayed them. He was fighting for them.

They love it, buying a house away from all the New York noise and settling for a beautiful home out in the country. "Ok, I guess it's time we make our way out before we lose our plane. You guys ready? Say bye to mom and dad?" Loretta says to Aiden and Emily. They stand, Aiden is a bit reluctant to turn off his game until Jake gives him the look. He gets serious, but honestly Aiden has just as big of a temper as he does. Aiden turns off his console and walks towards us.

As always, he started shouted when he got frustrated. The handwriting and the habit of conveying the message to her enemies by writing it with blood were familiar to them... because it had happened before. *Flashback* "CATCH HER!!" Thomas shouted at his men as they started running after the girl...Summer Astley. They had kidnapped her, but somehow, she managed to escape. "I WANT HER DEAD!" He shouted again. Oliver was with those guards and was running after her. She was fast and pretty good at hiding. It was the same warehouse that she had destroyed in the present time. She somehow managed to get out of their grasp and was now running on the road.

“I think it’s time we head.” Chiara says and heads over to grab Nick. “Oh. Okay.” I say a bit disappointed. “Us too.” Danika loops her arm through Aidan’s. The rest of the guys say the same and everyone leaves. I wave from the threshold as everyone drives away. I head back into the kitchen where Jared leans against the counter. “Why didn’t you say.” He growls at me. “Say what?” What is he talking about? I start putting the dishes into the sink and tidying up.

Leading the charge, Gabriel's military accuracy made sure their escape path remained unobstructed. Isabella looked back with a mix of relief and sorrow as they exploded through the front doors of the property and into the jungle. Neither Marquez nor his network were dead. The fight was far from ended, even though they had won the battle. They reconvened in a safehouse farther into the woods a few hours later. The thrill from their escape was fading into tiredness as the environment grew heavy. Elena sat apart from the others, a guilty expression on her face. Isabella came up and sat down next to her daughter. They were silent for a moment. At last, Isabella extended her arm and grasped Elena

The surrounding skin was swollen and raw, the dried blood dark and crusted. My legs felt weak as I inched closer, trembling all over. I kneeled by her side, carefully cleaning her up. Eve kept her eyes tightly shut, but tears continued to stream down her cheeks. I hugged her trembling body tightly. "Eve, let’s try to escape again! I’m ready this time. We’ll go together." Her eyes fluttered open, a hint of confusion in them. "Can I... really still get out?" I nodded firmly. She gently squeezed my hand, and a flicker of hope returned to her eyes.

On the way I messaged my contact from my pack, Hannah, to tell her I had left. In the taxi, I actually felt relieved that he had insisted that the wedding be small, and I did not even tell my clan he had asked me to become his mate. This saved me from dealing with the disgrace of running away. As I entered the airport, I decided to call Alex. I felt I owed him at least that much—to tell him our bond was over. He never picked up the call but sent me an angry voice message back. "Just get to my pack; the Oracle is waiting. Something happened to Elsa, so I will be a bit late. Why are you acting as though I will be running away?"

I sighed inwardly. My father shot a glance at the guards beside him, and they immediately stepped forward to escort Eric away, signaling for him to leave. Though Eric resisted, his drunken state left him no match for the guards, and he was soon taken out. With Eric gone, the banquet proceeded smoothly. However, when I passed by Gareth Hawthorne and Finn Valcrest—two of Eric's men—their expressions shifted to shock and anger. "Alison, you're alive?" "Why did you fake your death to escape the wedding? Have you any idea what you've done? Eric has been drinking himself into oblivion every day, neglecting the affairs of the pack. The elders are already preparing to impeach him!"

“We’re coming out. North side. Get the car ready.” Luca’s response was instant. “Two minutes!” Adrian stole a glance behind—just once. And there, in the distance, stood Ethan. Watching them flee. Their eyes locked across the chaos. Ethan smiled. Then he vanished into the night. The Escape Luca skidded the SUV into view, tires screeching on gravel. The back door swung open. Adrian pushed Leila inside first, followed by himself. Connor rushed in behind, covering their retreat while Luca floored the gas.