Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 803

Sweat was rolling down Clara's forehead as she pushed herself forward, step by shaky step. After a few more meters, she stopped and glanced around, heart pounding.

Milo and Buddy had picked a tough route-there were lots of spots to hide, but the people chasing them had dogs. Hiding wouldn't work; she'd get caught for

sure.

She looked over at the slope beside her, took a breath, and without thinking twice, flopped down and started rolling. It was faster than running, but the rocks tore up her hands, leaving stinging scratches all over her palms.

When she finally stopped, she'd made it pretty far. She barely bothered to brush the grass and dirt off her jeans before stumbling back to her feet and moving on.

Milo and Buddy could have left her behind easily, but they kept stopping, waiting for her to catch up.

Clara's eyes were red and stinging. She bit her lip hard, sweat dripping down her face as she forced herself on.

Another cliff edge appeared in front of her. Down below was a highway. Milo and Buddy couldn't follow her down, but they were smart-they'd find their way home.

She paused and looked at Milo. "Go on, both of you. Head back to Palm Bay. Run."

She couldn't move fast anymore, and if she tried to keep them with her, none of them would make it. It was better to take her own chances and maybe find a way back from the road.

off at a run, barking as he disappeared

must have heard; all of them—at least

straight down the cliff, landing in a ditch by the side of the road. The water

shut, biting her tongue to keep from fainting, and then,

ahead, headlights flashed through the darkness. Clara waved her arms

rolled down. Megan's face

didn't

Megan's eyes widened. "Clara?"

slid inside, and let out

lips together. "What are

a long story. Just let

rumors about you and Dylan. I never

bit of strength draining away. She felt like she could pass out any

everything later. Right now, I just need to get to

She just tightened her grip on the steering wheel and started

have floored it and crashed into the rocks-at that speed, not even fuck could save

she was safe first.

always been careful,