Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 509

Chapter 509

Everyone looked miserable-no one had expected Clara to be such a force.

They broke off into groups, flashlights slicing through the darkness as they hunted for her. But Clara had only run a few hundred meters before sneaking back to the pitch-black house. Now, with nobody around, she hid just behind the door, peering at the three men still sprawled out on the floor.

Sometimes, the most dangerous place really was the safest. With everyone out searching, there was no way they'd double back soon.

Clara crouched low, rifling through the men's pockets until she finally found a phone. Her hands shook as she dialed Z.

She didn't even know where she was, but deep down, she knew-if something went wrong, he'd be the first person she'd reach for.

Z had been crazy busy since New Year's, but as soon as he picked up, she heard his breathing turn sharp, tense.

Clara rushed through everything that had happened. It took less than twenty seconds. Then she only asked, "Can you find me?"

"Wait for me."

Just those two words, and somehow, her panic faded.

But she wasn't taking any chances. She quickly dialed 911, hoping the police could trace the phone and get her out. Loving Z was one thing-wanting to stay alive was another.

Always good to have a backup.

All that took under a minute. Then she slid behind another door and waited. If those people came back, she needed to be ready.

Beck and the others searched for an hour, but Clara had vanished. Then Megan called again.

"Clara's brother showed up. You all need to come back."

refused to wait,

the plan. She hated it, but she

rogue hadn't been part of her plan, and she

to dwell on it. She told Beck and the crew to clean up

argue. He led

heart thudding in her chest. But they only came in

so tense, sweat covered her

later, they were

minutes, just to be sure. When everything

set one foot outside when footsteps echoed

time to react-someone pulled her into a

but

you know I'd be here?"

were warm and steady, and his answer was

remembered riding in the car for almost two hours when she was

That couldn't just be

was about to ask when a car pulled up outside.

grabbed her wrist and led her

"Clara, come on."

those people coming back? She followed him,

night air was freezing. After being on edge for so long, Clara's vision swam with exhaustion.

voice was gentle. "If you're tired, lean on my shoulder. When you wake

to keep her

running-with you in

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