Ethan had been sitting in his car for hours, his fingers tapping restlessly on the steering wheel. He had told himself he wouldn't stay long, that he would leave before she ever saw him. But something kept him there an invisible thread pulling him toward Mara, no matter how much he fought it.
Just as he was about to turn the ignition and drive away, movement caught his eye. His heart leaped when he saw Mara sprinting out of the foundation.
A small, relieved smile formed on his lips until he noticed the figure chasing after her.
His stomach dropped. Instinct took over. He started the car, tires screeching as he pulled up to the entrance, rolling down the window. "Mara! Get in!"
Mara skidded to a halt, her eyes widening when she saw who was behind the wheel. Ethan.
For a split second, she hesitated. The memories, the past, the unanswered questions, and all of it crashed down on her. But there was no time. She glanced over her shoulder. Philip was almost on her.
