THE GAME OF SUSPICIONS

With that,

Antonio stood, carrying Rachel's limp body in his arms as he made his way

through the woods. The hideout he had in mind was a secluded cabin deep in the

forest, known only to him and a select few. It was a place he had used in the

past when he needed to escape the pressures of pack life, a place where he

could think and plan without interruption.

As Antonio

carried Rachel through the darkened woods, he couldn't shake the fear that had

gripped him since the moment he found her. She had been so close to death, and

he had nearly lost her. But now, as he felt the faint rise and fall of her

chest, he knew she was still with him, and that was all that mattered.

When he

finally reached the cabin, Antonio pushed open the door with his shoulder and

carried Rachel inside. The cabin was simple but well-kept, with a small bed in