Chapter 46: Evasion

The spine-chilling cry threw every reflex in Isaac's body into overdrive, but for some reason he couldn't fathom, Alessa was still standing there, wide-eyed and mouth agape.

It wasn't like her to freeze under pressure, and that realization scared Isaac more than anything. If Alessa wasn't reacting, something was seriously, seriously wrong.

But a flash of movement in the bushes caught his eye, and he knew he didn't have time to contemplate; he yanked Alessa's arm behind him and ran.

Thankfully, that shove seemed to be all she needed - she took off at top speed, still clutching Isaac's hand.

The road hit a sharp turn and Isaac and Alessa flew around it, ignoring the sounds thrashing through the woods on either side of them. They were faster on the road, at least - whatever was following them seemed to be having trouble closing the gap.

Isaac's heart sang as they came through the bend to find an old charging station only a few yards ahead - refuge!