Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Yvan didn't stick around either. He headed straight back to the banquet hall.

Madison and I exchanged a glance, both of us trying to figure out what just happened.

"What was that about?" Madison asked, furrowing her brow. "What's Yvan up to?"

"Probably something sketchy," I muttered. "Looks like Yvan's definitely planning something big. Do you think it's tied to Murphy?"

"Could be." Madison nodded. "Those two already have some history. They might be working together."

We were still talking when we heard a muffled crash echo further down the alley, followed by a woman's scream.

"Help!"

It was a bloodcurdling shriek that made my skin crawl.

Madison and I jumped, then turned to see where it came from. In the dim light, we spotted someone lying on the ground, completely still. Standing over the body was a masked figure holding a weapon.

"Oh my God!" I gasped, instinctively taking a step back. "Is t-that a person?"

her hand, her voice trembling. "N-No way. Did that

moment to take in what we'd seen before the masked

I whipped around, pulling Madison with me as we bolted. Footsteps pounded behind us. He was chasing

tearing down the alley as fast as

right on my heels,

just kill someone? We need to call

shook my head wildly. "Don't even think about it! You want to end up

tight alleys, twisting and turning until

We

screwed!" Madison cried, despair rising in

and saw the masked figure closing in. I gritted my teeth

turned to face the masked figure, getting into

as soon as I lunged, he pulled back. It felt like he was holding

his legs. He flinched, and the knife dropped from his

him in the face,

the