Chapter 17 – Running Out of Time
(Evelyne’s POV)
Evelyne ran.
Her legs burned, her breath came in short gasps, and her heart thundered in her chest.
Lucas Carter’s words were still ringing in her ears.
"If I were you, I’d start running. Because now that you know the truth—"
"You’re next."
She pushed forward, ignoring the sharp sting in her ribs, ignoring the panic clawing at her throat.
She just had to reach Adrian.
Because right now, he was the only person left in this world she could trust.
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A Desperate Escape
She sprinted down the quiet neighborhood streets, the early morning sun just beginning to rise over the skyline.
She knew Lucas wasn’t far behind.
And she knew—**without a doubt—**that he wouldn’t let her walk away twice.
Her mind raced.
How had everything spiraled so fast?
One minute, she had b……
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