Chapter 12

• REBECCA
• My heart pounded in my chest, its rhythm matching the frantic fluttering of a bird's wings. With determination, I cautiously climbed out of the window, carefully avoiding any creaking sounds that might betray my escape. As my feet touched the ground, a wave of weakness surged through my legs, causing me to stumble momentarily. Glancing around, I breathed a sigh of relief. There was no one in sight.
• A surge of adrenaline fueled my resolve, and without wasting a moment, I broke into a sprint towards the dense woods behind the house. The distance seemed endless, and the exertion pushed my leg muscles to their limits, causing a burning ache. But I urged myself on, silently chanting my own name, willing myself not to give up.