Falling Shadows

hem, shadows moved and flickered in the dim light coming in through dirty windows. She felt a pri

oved through the congested area, her fingers entwined securely wi

re out a solution. There must be a way out. He walked carefully over abandon

hat they were being watched, and every floorboard squeak reverberated. She was painfully remind

ipped farther into the building. They portrayed photos of a busy industry, with work

d said, "Look at these." "What

have been a flourishing area in the past. However, now...

veyard of memories." The pictures had a peculiar hold on her

. Jasmine's pulse pounded once more as the gravity of their predica

arther into the darkness, Jasmine couldn't get rid of the shiver of uneasiness that was running up her

" but he stopped suddenl

e. They were drawing nearer. A rush of sickness swept over her,

about. "Over there!" He indicated a little gap between

e. Jasmine was grounded amid the tumult by the warmth of Ethan at her side. She h

, "Check the back rooms." "They

ould they hide?" Another voice,

oticeable tension in the air as the goons searched. Dread sat like a thick stone in h

vered? Her voice trem

ped her hand. "We'll work

deceived them, but why? What was it he desired? There was no time to ponder

warehouse, and then there was a yell

"We need to leave right away!" she said,

nodded. Jasmine's heart pounded as they scurried from shadow to shadow i

ting the exit, which made her heart sink. Their eyes were look

them. "If we cover every exit,

ardly audible above a whisper as she yelled

that led to a lofted space. The shouting went farther awa

th damaged furniture and outdated machinery. She could see the warehouse b

ut? Desperately looking aroun

ll and added, "Maybe over there." "It appe

ed and her heartbeat accelerated. "W

ne's heart fell when she heard footst

her to the window, Etha

However, Ethan heard a huge crash from inside the warehouse as he followed her. Jasmi

ran out of the building. Adrenaline propelled her on

r made Jasmine's heart race. The truth of their predicament weighed

. Jasmine narrowed her eyes and felt her heart race wh

e commanded, "Stop!" "You

n Jasmine. His voice was laced with mi

er and a sense of desperation. "You must have faith in me before

anxiety. Have faith in

the sounds of pursuit approached. The dang

oice bearing down on her as she and

dn't trust, would they

as about to be made as the night seemed heavy w