Chapter 26

• Elena sat on the bed, her fingers gripping the sheets tightly. The decision she had made last night still lingered in her mind. She was going to escape. But she had to be careful—one wrong move and she would never get another chance.
• She inhaled deeply, trying to calm her nerves. The walls of her room felt smaller today, like they were closing in on her. Every second she stayed here made her feel more like a prisoner, and she couldn’t take it anymore.
• A knock at the door made her jolt.