She refused to give in to the fear that teased the corners of her mind, telling her she’d never see him again. She had to find him. From what she could tell, the forest stretched out for miles. Her plan had been to stay close to the edge where they’d both entered, but what if he had been driven deeper into the woods by the helicopter? She stared up at the night sky. Stars twinkled back at her. The chopper noise had faded some time ago. She called Ezra’s name and waited for a response. The silence fed her anxiety. Then she heard a voice. Her renewed hope was quickly dashed when she heard a second voice answer. Max’s men were on the ground, searching the forest. Taking quick light steps, she hid behind a large tree. She pressed her back against the rough bark and held her breath. It was hard to tell how far away the men were. Their voices seemed to echo, fade and then grow louder. She shivered from fear, squeezing her eyes shut and focusing on her breathing.
