PAST

The stillness of the cabin was suddenly pierced by the low growl of an engine outside, causing Marcus to shoot up from the cot. The tranquility of their hideout shattered as fear coursed through him.

"Did you hear that?" Marcus whispered.

"Yeah. Everyone, stay low," Eva replied, instantly alert.

Coleman quickly moved to the window, peeking through the gaps in the wooden slats. The engine noise grew louder, and Marcus’s heart raced as he reached for the pistol in the duffel bag.

"It's too close. We need to move. They might have found us already," Coleman said urgently.

"No. We’re not running again. Not until we know who it is," Marcus stated firmly.

"The back door. We can sneak out through the woods. If they’re looking for you, we can’t risk being caught," Eva pointed out.

Coleman nodded, still scanning the outside.

"Marcus, you need to trust us on this. If they have your trail, we’ll be sitting ducks here," Coleman insisted.

Marcus glanced between them, his resolve firm. "Fine. Let’s
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