Chapter 96

Elena's P.O.V

I sneaked out through the window. I made sure to put on black clothes in order to blend in with the night but before I left, I made sure to pay a visit to the power box down in the basement where I flipped off the lights. I knew that the backup generators would kick off in five minutes tops so I made haste.

I quickly sneaked out with relative ease in my black pants and black sweater. The guards were all huddled at a single place where they were chatting away loudly and I slipped away making sure that they didn't catch my scent.

I began to walk as fast as I could while at the same time keeping as quiet as possible. I knew that once I entered the forest, I'd be gone for real and my heart yearned for the Forest's embrace and sanctuary.

"Going somewhere Elena?"

My heart almost stopped and a chill went up my spine. I wheeled around quickly to see him leaning casually against the wall with a smile on his face.

"I'm sorry. Didn't mean to startle you." Ethan said sarcastica