A PROMISE IN DARKNESS

Coleman: (whispering) Marcus, we can't hold out here forever. We need a plan.

Marcus: (his eyes narrowing) We can’t let them corner us. Not now. Not after everything.

Eva: (her voice trembling) Marcus... what if they find us?

Marcus: (turning to her, his gaze softening) They won’t. I’ll get you out of here, Eva. I swear it.

Eva: (eyes wide, looking at him) I believe you, Marcus.

Coleman: (peeking out from behind the crates) Harris is getting cocky. We need to make our move while he's distracted.

Marcus: (nodding, his voice low) We’ll split up. I’ll draw them out, you two find a way out.

Eva: (grabbing Marcus's arm, her grip tight) No! I’m not leaving without you.

Marcus: (his heart racing at the touch of her hand) Eva, this isn’t the time to argue.

Eva: (her voice firm, unwavering) I’m not running. Not again.

Coleman: (looking between them) We don't have time for this! We need to move now!

Marcus: (his eyes locking with Eva’s, a deep tension building) Fine. We stay together, but you l
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