Escape Plan (II)

Silence settled over the apartment as everyone absorbed the weight of their situation.

The military's actions in Mapleton weren't just about gathering survivors - they were selectively taking people based on their strength, abilities, powers, and potential usefulness.

This was a hunt.

And if they were searching for people with power, it was only a matter of time before they turned their attention toward Sunspire City.

Rune crossed his arms. "Then we need to move soon."

Grace nodded. "We'll rest here for a few hours, wait for nightfall. Then, we head for the restricted zone."

She exhaled sharply, rubbing her temples. They couldn't waste any more time.

"We leave at night," she repeated. "We'll be less noticeable, and with the military distracted by their search operations, it should be easier to slip through the city."