I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 29

**When Night Grows Softer Hope Returns To Lead Us by Asa Rowan Finn – Chapter 29**

Sophie’s gaze flicked nervously to the clock on the dashboard. The hands pointed to 2:05. A surge of determination coursed through her veins. If she could just find a way to escape, perhaps she could make it to safety in time. The exact location of her captors was still a mystery, but she was confident she could decipher it. Her eyes darted to the door, and her heart raced when she noticed it was unlocked.

This was the opportunity she had been waiting for. But timing was everything; she needed to strategize her exit carefully. It would be foolish to leap out when they were at a standstill—there was no doubt they would catch her in an instant. Conversely, making a break for it while they were speeding would be equally disastrous. She needed to wait for the perfect moment.

Her gaze shifted to Liam, who was still engrossed in a phone call, his attention fixed outside the window. This was it—her moment. She was acutely aware that if Liam sensed her intentions, he would be on her like a hawk. The vehicle came to a halt at a traffic light, and she noticed they were about to turn right. With her heart pounding in her chest, she held her breath, calculating her next move.

As the car slowed for the turn, Sophie seized the moment. She yanked the door open with all her might and felt the rush of adrenaline as she hit the pavement, sprinting away from the vehicle. Behind her, she could hear the furious shouts of Liam, but she didn’t dare look back. The silver lining was that their car was trapped in traffic; they would have to move forward before they could pursue her.

Her feet pounded against the concrete, each step a mix of fear and exhilaration. Her stomach protested, a reminder of her exhaustion, but she pushed those thoughts aside. She darted into the first shop she spotted, praying it would have a back exit. Luck was on her side—it did. She weaved through the aisles, her heart racing, and burst through the back door into the cool air outside.

Without missing a beat, she dashed across the street and slipped into another store, her mind racing with the need to stay hidden. She ducked behind a shelf, trying to catch her breath, but the familiar sensation of panic clawed at her insides. Finally, she emerged into an area she recognized, a small victory in her long journey. It was going to be a grueling trek back, but she had to keep moving.

With every step, she felt the weight of her fatigue pressing down on her. Her muscles ached, and she could feel the cold seeping into her bones, but she refused to let it deter her. She was getting closer to freedom, and that thought pushed her onward.

Suddenly, a voice broke through her thoughts. “What do we have here?” She looked up, her heart sinking as she spotted a man approaching her with a predatory grin. Panic surged through her veins, and she instinctively took a step back, only to find another figure blocking her retreat.

“Please, just let me pass,” she pleaded, trying to sound braver than she felt.

They laughed, a sound that sent chills down her spine. The man in front stepped closer, his demeanor threatening. “I don’t think so.”

Fear gripped her heart, and she realized she needed to act quickly. The guy behind her seized her hair, yanking her head back painfully. In that moment, something primal awoke within her; adrenaline surged as she fought back. She had faced danger before, and she wasn’t about to go down easily. With a swift motion, she slammed her head into the man behind her and kneed the one in front, then spun around and bolted.

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