JAYDEN'S POV.
We moved silently through the dark house, careful not to make any noise. Aliya led me out the back door, and we slipped into the woods behind the house. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting long shadows on the ground. We walked in silence for a while until we were far enough away that we couldn’t be heard from the house.
Finally, Aliya stopped and turned to face me, while covering my mouth with her hands. “Shhhhh… It could be Evan, and I don't want anymore fights.” She said, concerned.
“Let's hold our breath for now,” She added…. “we should be safe here for a bit,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
I nodded, my heart still pounding from the close call. After about 30 minutes, the cool night air did little to calm my nerves., ”Aliya, I... there’s som
