Chapter 34

• Nicole slowly opened her eyes, feeling disoriented and confused. The last thing she remembered was running through the forest because she needed space, but now she found herself in a dark, unfamiliar room.
• As she tried to sit up, she realized that her hands were tied behind her back and her ankles were bound together.
• Suddenly, the door burst open and a man walked in. Nicole recognized him immediately— It was Shane. Her heart began pounding in her chest. Fear crawled up her spine and she found it difficult to breathe.