Selena couldn't sleep at all. Lying in bed, she felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. The thought of finally leaving Cloudflare City and getting away from that insufferable Aaron-filled her with anticipation. She found herself practically counting down the minutes.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Suddenly, loud knocks came from the front door, startling Selena. She quickly got up and looked toward the door. The young girl with her woke up, confused. "What's happening?"

A sinking feeling of dread washed over Selena. Could they have found her already? So soon?

She got out of bed and said, "I'll go check. You two stay here."

The girl looked uneasy. "Selena, are you sure everything's okay?"

Selena nodded. "Don't worry, it'll be fine."

She quickly dressed and stepped outside.

"Who is it?" she asked cautiously.

"It's me, Selena. Hurry, come out!"

Aveline's voice

taken aback and quickly opened the door. "Ave, what are you

she should have been back at Maple Garden. Aveline grabbed her wrist, looking frantic. "I saw

found me? How did he find

possible, taking every precaution to hide her whereabouts. How could

figure that

girl, then grabbed her backpack and hurried back out to Aveline's car. Aveline started the engine

glanced back over her shoulder. Her eyes widened

headlights in the rearview mirror, and her

How did this happen?

the

Aaron managed to

behind them roared closer, and Aveline slammed her

found me. There's no way I'm going to escape. Maybe we should just

"We can't just give up now. You're so close to getting

off. "Ave, what's going

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