Lena POV
All around us, the noises of anarchy broke out—a chorus of yelling soldiers and breaking branches. Desperate to keep Alex stable as we bent behind the tree, my heart flew as I tightened my hold on his arm.
"Did Finn vanish?" My voice was hardly audible over the noise, I murmured.
"I hope so," Alex said, his breathing unsteady. We have to put faith in him.
Looking at Jacob, who was peering through the undergrowth trying to assess the circumstances, "We have to move," he added, eagerness tinging his words. We won't have a chance if they locate us.
"Where would we like to go?" I questioned, my brain whirling. We cannot stay here or return to the cabin.
"The stream ought to guide us toward higher ground," Jacob said. "We might have a better view from the ridge if we can reach i
