chrystalwynd:The Tunnelwords: 2100———–Running footsteps echoed through the underground utility tunne
chrystalwynd:The Tunnelwords: 2100———–Running footsteps echoed through the underground utility tunnel.“Marianne,” said the shorter girl, slowing down. “I have to stop for a minute. I have to rest.”Marianne reached out and took the girl’s hand. “C'mon, Abigail,” she said. “You can make it. We’re almost there.”“You said that fifteen minutes ago,” said Abigail, hand on her ribs. “I’m not as athletic as you. Besides, I’m just a kid.”“Stop that,” said Marianne. “You’re eighteen now, so you’re not a kid anymore. More importantly, he knows you’re eighteen, so if he takes you, there’s not a single legal thing we can do to take you back from him.”“It’s not fair,” said Abigail. “I didn’t ask for this.”“It’s not because of who you are,” said Marianne. “It’s because of what you are…and because of what’s locked in your head. He’s already far too dangerous. If he gets hold of you, he’ll be unstoppable. That makes getting you away from him bigger than either of us.” Keep reading -- source link