Chapter 53

• My feet are pounding the ground as I run, the trees a blur around me. I keep going until I'm out of breath and my legs are aching, and then I finally stop at the edge of a lake. I collapse onto the grass, my emotions spilling out of me in sobs. Fear starts to rise in my chest and I curl up, trying to find some peace. I'm not sure how long I stay there, but when I look around I realise I don't even know where I am. The sun is setting, leaving behind a few calming rays, and the trees are rustling in the breeze.
• Suddenly, I hear a twig snap and my heart starts racing. I look around, scared of being alone and in danger, when Tyler appears from the woods. He looks relieved when he sees me.
• My body relaxes as I turn to face the lake. Tyler quietly approaches and sits down next to me.