Chapter 257

Cleo POV

My hands tightened around the burner phone as I stared at the message glowing on the screen. I had spent years preparing for this day, but seeing those five words made every escape plan feel frighteningly small.

‘You've been found. Move before sunrise.’

I read the message one last time before switching off the phone. Whoever had sent it knew exactly how little time I had left.

Only one pe