FORBIDDEN LOYALTY

er. "What do we do?" she demanded, her voice rising with urgency. Sophie's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles white. "We need to think fast. If we stay here, they'll

re just behind them. "Where do we go?" Sophie gasped, panic rising in her voice. "There!" Elena pointed toward a dense thicket of bushes. "We can hide there!" They dove into the underbrush, pressing their bodies against the ground as they held their breath, listening intently for any signs of their pursuers. The sounds of footsteps echoed around them, and Elena could feel the weight of fear pressing down on her heart. "I can't believe this is happening," Sophie whispered, her voice trembling. "We were just at a gala, and now..." "Focus, Sophie!" Elena hissed, trying to keep her voice steady. "We need to stay calm." The gang members' voices grew louder, and they could hear them moving closer. "They went this way!" one of them shouted, and Elena felt her heart skip a beat. Just when it seemed they would be found, a commotion erupted from the direction of the vehicle. "Wait! I think I heard something over here!" another gang member shouted, and the tension shifted as they diverted their attention. "We need to take advantage of this," Elena whispered, adrenaline coursing through her veins. "We have to move now!" They crept out of their hiding spot, keeping low as they moved deeper into the woods. The darkness surrounded them, but the sounds of the gang members grew fainter. "Do you think we lost them?" Sophie asked, her voice barely above a whisper, filled with a mix of hope and fear. "Not yet," Elena replied, her instincts screaming that they weren't out of danger yet. "We need to find a place to regroup and figure out our next move." As they pushed deeper into the forest, a sudden thought crossed Elena's mind. "What about Marco? We can't leave him behind!" Sophie's expression tightened. "I know, but we have to focus on surviving first. If we're caught, it'll be over for both of us." "But-" Elena began, but just then, another explosion rocked the forest, the sound echoing in the distance. The shockwave knocked them both off their feet, and the ground trembled beneath them. "What was that?" Sophie gasped, scrambling to get back up. "Something's happening back at the cabin," Elena replied, dread pooling in her stomach. "We need to move!" As they continued through the woods, the air was thick with uncertainty. They had to find a way to regroup with Marco, but every passing minute felt like they were running out of time. The thought of him alone against the gang was unbearable. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed behind them. "This way!" a voice shouted, and panic surged through