Chapter 84
Annalise
We ran through the dense forest, the sound of my heartbeat pounding in my ears almost louder than our footfalls against the earth. The thick canopy above barely let any moonlight through, making it harder to see, but Victor didn’t falter. He led the way, his grip firm around my wrist as he pulled me along, guiding me through the trees with ease.
I glanced over my shoulder, my breath ragged. Smoke still billowed in the distance, the witches’ magic holding back the triplets—for now. But it wouldn’t last long. I could still hear their roars echoing through the trees, the sheer rage in their voices making my blood run cold.
“Where are we going?” I asked between breaths, my voice barely steady as I pushed myself to keep up with him.
Victor didn’t stop running. “We’re no
