Chapter 47

• My breath caught in my throat. I pressed myself harder against the wall, willing myself to disappear. Maybe if I stayed still enough, quiet enough, they wouldn’t find me.
• But Tiana’s voice grew sharper. “I know someone’s there. Show yourself!”
• I was trapped. My mind raced for a way out, but before I could move, a strong hand grabbed my arm, pulling me into a shadowed alcove. I was about to scream when I turned and saw Leo’s familiar face, his expression serious as he pressed a finger to his lips, signaling me to stay silent.