Evelyn’s POV

As soon as I was free, I scrambled up to the window, pushing it open with all my strength. I didn’t think twice before jumping out.

The wind whooshed past me, and in the split second, before I hit the ground, I realized I was falling from the second floor. Pain exploded in my ankle as I landed hard, a sharp twist sending agony shooting up my leg. I bit down on a scream, forcing myself to get up and limp away from the shabby house. I couldn’t ...