Stella wiped away her tears. She endured the heartache and ran in the direction Keegan had indicated.
Keegan turned to check on the approaching headlights and went in the opposite direction. He attempted to throw them off by clenching his fingers tightly and creating a trail of blood.
Stella was crying, as she ran. She tried not to think about Keegan’s injuries, as she feared that she would not be able to resist turning back. All she could do was push forward and run even faster.
Time seemed to stretch on forever, but she eventually came across the bridge that Keegan had mentioned. Underneath the bridge was a turbulent river shrouded in mist, and the air was cold.
Stella was overjoyed, and tears streamed down her face. Just as she was about to rush across the bridge, she heard the growl of an engine approaching from behind.
Panic surged through her, and she quickly sought cover.
Then, the car came to a stop not far from the bridge. Stella heard the door open, and footsteps followed.
Someone walked to the bridge and paced back and forth. Each step that they took made Stella’s heart race even more.
After a short while, the footsteps receded, and the person returned to the vehicle. The door of the car was opened again, and the abusive man stared at Keegan, who was tied up once again. “Where did she run off to?” he asked.
Keegan stayed silent, refusing to even look at him. His defiance irked his torturer.
The man tugged Keegan’s hair, forcing him to meet his gaze. “I’m asking you a question. Where did she run off to!?”
Half of Keegan’s face was covered with blood, but a cold smirk remained on his lips. He proceeded to spit a mouthful of blood at the man’s face.
The man’s face darkened, and he landed a vicious punch on Keegan’s abdomen.
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