The woman’s head snapped up when she heard Laura, and for a second, their eyes met. It was like looking in a mirror except the woman’s eyes had something Laura couldn’t understand, maybe surprise mixed with fear or anger.

Then the woman turned and ran toward the stairwell door at the hallway’s other end. Laura ran after her without thinking about if it was safe or smart or anything. She just needed to catch her and find out who she was.

"Laura, stop!" Scott yelled after her, ...