"Let's go," Vera said, her voice sharp with urgency.

"Where?" I asked, startled by her sudden demand.

"Don’t you want to escape?" Her eyes searched mine, as if testing how much I truly wanted freedom.

"Yes," I breathed, my heart leaping at the thought.

"Then let me show you the way out."

Her words felt like unlocking a closed door. Without thinking, I grabbed her hand. Relief washed over me as we hurried through the dark. Every step felt like I was getting closer to Logan—closer to the ...