Chapter 39: Race Against Time

The words echoed in my mind as I hung up the phone, my hand trembling. They know. They’re coming for you. Nathanial’s eyes were locked onto mine, his expression a mix of concern and determination.

“We have to move now,” he said, grabbing his coat. “We can’t let them catch us off guard.”

I nodded, my mind already racing through possible routes and hiding places. “We need to retrieve the Moonstone Amulet and get out of town before Gabriel’s men find us.”

As we made our way to the hidden compartment beneath the floorboards, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. Every creak and groan of the old house seemed amplified in the silence, each one making my heart pound faster.

Nathanial pried up the loose floorboard, revealing the amulet nestled within. Its soft, eerie glow filled the room, casting shadows that danced like ghosts on the walls. I reached down, my fingers brushing against the cool metal, and a shiver ran through me. This small object held so much power, so much potential