Chapter 27: Chase

NinaI didn't stick around long enough to find out what would happen if I didn't run, and I didn't look over my

shoulder. I focused on the sidewalk ahead, running as fast as I could as my fear came true: I heard the

sound of feet running behind me. They were getting closer, and I knew that the stranger was pursuing

me.'Help!" I yelled, but the streets were deserted. No one was around to hear me, and even if they were, I

had heard stories about women's cries for help being ignored before. I couldn't even call the police

since I lost my phone.'Slow down!" the stranger called from behind me. I picked up my pace, my heart pounding harder and

faster with every step, my legs pumping as fast as I could make them.Suddenly, the stranger picked up his speed and caught up to me, circling around me and cutting me

off. I shrieked and turned around to run in the other direction, but he grabbed my wrist and held me