Chapter 182

Evie’s eyes remained fixed on the closed door, every creak of the old wood making her flinch. The muffled shouts and bursts of gunfire outside sent fresh jolts through her already frayed nerves. She bit her lip hard, willing herself to stay silent, even as tears streamed down her cheeks.

“Please,” she whispered to no one in particular, her voice trembling.

Meanwhile, back in the main section of th