Chapter 47

ZAYN'S POV

My heart pounded against my chest as I ran through the dark, damp alleyways of the town – I ran into the woods. My legs felt like they were on fire, but I kept pushing, knowing that my life was on the line – I couldn't afford to stop running. I could hear the sound of Adrian's men behind me, their heavy footsteps echoing off the walls.

I had always known that this day would come, that Adrian would eventually want to deal with me. But I never thought it would happen like this. I never thought that I would be running for my life. My brother, my best friend sent men after me like a common rogue.

As I rounded a corner, my legs finally gave out, and I collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air. I looked up and realized that I had reached the river. My eyes followed the gentle flow of the water, and I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I was safe, at least for now but I couldn't stay there forever. I needed to get out of the town, I needed to disappear before Adrian's men found