The tension in the air was almost tangible. The three of them,Roman, Desiree, and Ethan stood in the fading light near the cabin.

Her father had driven them to another hideout despite his heavy reluctance. In his words, he wanted to see for himself if the place was befitting enough for his daughter and grand child to live in.

Roman’s body was sore, his shirt torn and streaked with dirt, but his mind was sharper than ever. He couldn’t afford to let exhaustion cloud his judgment. Desiree ...