Based on Andrei's personality, he and his folks had set up traps, expecting to catch the group. Many would be lying in wait for them.

Pearl was about to speak, but Finnegan, struggling to stay conscious, weakly interjected, "Don't go a different route."

"Why not?" Esther was confused.

"Even if there might be ambushes along the way, other paths could be just as dangerous. Plus, we're not sure if they actually lead out of here."

"That's a good point."

Richard's expression changed. "I don't think it's that simple."

"Why do you say that?"

"Have you seen anyone chasing us?"

Esther shook her head. "No."

"It means they have something bigger for us."

They had no idea what the stupid villagers might do, but they felt danger looming.

down the car for a better look. Suddenly, she hit the brakes hard, causing everyone

"Why did we stop?"

"Look over there."

after Pearl's warning,

my warnings, so now

I'm

done being nice."

MS

was cowering a while ago, stood there with his

axes, hammers,

tools. They blocked their path, looking

terrified. "How did they catch up?

"They know the area better

do now? Get out and

we've come too far to

treatment, or he might not make it,"

outnumber us. We can't win

was devastated, never imagining she'd

about to leave the car, Esther protested, "What are you doing, Pearl? There are

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