Captivity (Book 5)

Foiled

Words could describe what I was feeling at the moment. The trees all seemed like a blur as I ran. I never knew I could run as fast as I was running. My breathing was heavy but adrenaline kept me going. There was a sharp pain in my side, probably due from the beating I've taken and still being weak. My food and water was rationed, resulting in my weakness as well. Despite the odds, I still kept running, knowing my life depended on it.

I hated leaving Drew alone, knowing Kayden would most likely kill him or beat him. I didn't want to be alone right now, seeing that the past few months I was kept in isolation. The air was cool as night approached quicker than I expected. It probably wasn't a smart idea to escape at night, seeing that I would be wandering around in the dark, but it could also help me escape. Kayden wouldn't be able to see me and hiding would be easier.

My feet were aching since I was running through the woods barefoot. I'd lost my shoes awhile ago before I had killed Jarred. I could feel the warm liquid of blood covering my feet as I continued to step on twigs and rocks on the forest ground. That pain wasn't as overpowering as the desire to escape. I needed to find a town or a rode. Something. Anything. I needed to see any sign of hope. I needed this. After at least an hour or running, I decided to start walking, knowing my body couldn't take any more running. My breathing was rapid, my breaths short. My chest heaved rapidly as pants came out.

I wanted to scream for help, hoping I'd come along a hunter who had a cell phone. Screaming would only give myself away. I figured Kayden was following me, stalking my every move. Stopping completely was out of the question, despite my body's protests. As long as I kept my pace, Kayden shouldn't catch up, at least I hope so.

 I wondered how many of his men were out looking for me. If he caught me, there was no doubt in my mind that Kayden would kill me. There was no point in keeping me alive, unlike Drew who had information. I was the girl who killed Kayden's little brother. Kayden would probably love killing me. I pushed those thoughts out of my head, knowing that they would only freak me out.

It was complete dark out now, which added to the eeriness around me. I would jump at every sound, even if it was my own footsteps crunching on the leaves beneath me. I found myself stopping and listening several times to check my darkened surrounding. I'd only be able to see a few feet in front of me but it was something I guess. 

The moon's light was the only thing guiding me at this point. My energy was draining quickly, and I knew that if I didn't stop soon, I'd end up passing out unwillingly. I needed to find somewhere to hide and rest or I wouldn't make it. The adrenaline in my system was falling short now, explaining my need for sleep.

"Please God, save me." I prayed out loud, tears rolling down my cheeks.

I looked around to find somewhere to sleep, but that wasn't successful. There was nowhere to hide in the middle of the woods. Just as I was about to sit down and call it a day, not caring what would happened to me, I heard a noise. I knew for a fact it wasn't me that I heard. 

I stopped and spun around looking for the source of the noise. My heart sank when I saw a large shadow walking towards me. My body was frozen because I knew who it was. There wouldn't be anyone out in the middle of the woods this late at night. Kayden stepped close, the moon light finally illuminating his appearance.

"Well look who has just pissed off the wrong person. I didn't plan on my entire night being wasted by trekking through the woods to find you." He said calmly but by the look on his face, he was far from calm.

"Kayden, please let me go. I've suffered enough. I'm sorry about Jarred. I really am." I said, tears forming in my eyes.

"Don't you dare mention his name!" Kayden snapped, his face turning red with vexation. "I'd never let you get off that easy by letting you go back to your life like nothing happened." He added, hatred present in his voice.