Lilas POV

My bare feet hit the pavement as I reach Nehalem, lungs burning from hours of running. The small coastal town spreads before meperfect for staying anonymous.

I stumble into a run-down gas station and find the payphone. Tristan's number goes to voicemail, so I try Ethan.

"Hello?" His voice sounds distracted.

"Ethan, thank God. It's Lila. I'm in Nehalemabout five miles west of Crimson Eclipse territory. I ...