Chapter 749

Elena's heart skipped a beat, and she clutched Hazel tighter, pushing herself to run even faster.

Elias's footsteps pounded behind her, closing the gap with every second.

Elena didn't dare stop. She held Hazel close, her arms trembling, and kept running.

Hazel was bawling in Elena's arms, almost out of breath—her sobs loud and choking.

The footsteps pounding behind them got closer and closer, like