"Stop wasting time. We'll explain everything back in J City!" Macy pulled Nick's hands away and dragged me with her out of the mall. Her grip was tight, like she was afraid if she let go, everything would fall apart.
We didn't wait long. We called a cab straight to the hotel, packed in silence, and rushed to the airport without looking back. The air between us stayed heavy the entire time, like something unseen was following too close behind.
During the three-hour journey back to J City, Macy and I held hands the entire time. Neither of us spoke much. The bond between us felt strained, like even silence was trying to protect us from thinking too much. Every small sound made my heart jump.
