Cornered Prey

These men wore identical black uniforms, their eyes fierce and predatory, like wolves circling their prey.

"Run! Why do you stop? I knew you'd come this way, so I set up an ambush!"

Gideon narrowed his eyes slightly, glancing to the side.

There was another path behind them. He subtly tightened his grip on Tess's hand and took off running while the men were still gloating.

"Hey! Stop! Think you can