A pair of strong hands stopped her before she could do so.

She chuckled nervously as she met angry gazes. 'Old habit I guess." Inside, Laurel wanted to cry. Her plan B was just dashed to the floor. She shouldn't have planned her escape according to movies.

Lucas invited himself into the house. He glanced around and was welcomed by an unfinished bar of chocolate stuck under his shoes.

Laurel chuckled as she went farther into the apartment. She had seen it and jumped over but ...