Lena, Sophia, and Ava continued their escape, navigating through the crowded streets. They had been running for what felt like hours, and Lena's legs were starting to ache. Ava's phone rang again, and she answered it, her expression turning grim.
"What is it?" Lena asked.
Ava's eyes locked onto hers. "The Council's agents are closing in on us. We need to find a safe place, fast."
Lena's instincts were on high alert. She knew they had to trust Ava, at least for now. But as they turned another corner, Lena noticed Sophia's hesitant behavior. She seemed nervous, glancing over her shoulder frequently.
"Sophia, what's wrong?" Lena asked.
Sophia hesitated before responding, "I thought I saw someone following us, but I'm not sure."
Lena's eyes narrowed. Could Sophia be working with The Council? No, that was impossible. Sophia had been helping her all along.
As they continued to run, Lena noticed Sophia's behavior again. This time, Sophia lagged behind, whispering something into her phone. Lena's suspicions grew.
"Sophia, who are you talking to?" Lena asked, trying to keep her voice neutral.
Sophia's eyes darted towards Ava before responding, "Just a friend. Don't worry about it."
Lena's mind was racing. Could Sophia be the mole? She didn't want to believe it, but the evidence was mounting.
Ava noticed the tension between Lena and Sophia. "What's going on?" she asked.
Lena hesitated before responding, "I'm not sure. Sophia seems suspicious."
Ava's expression turned thoughtful. "Let's keep moving. We can't trust anyone right now."
As they navigated through the streets, Lena kept a close eye on Sophia. She didn't know what to believe anymore. Was Sophia working with The Council, or was she genuinely trying to help?
Their journey continued, with Lena's suspicions growing by the minute. She knew she had to uncover the truth about Sophia's intentions.
Suddenly, Sophia stopped in her tracks. "I think I know a place we can hide," she said.
Lena's eyes locked onto Sophia's. "Where is it?"
Sophia hesitated before responding, "An old warehouse on the outskirts of town. It's abandoned, but it's safe."
Ava's expression turned skeptical. "How do you know about this place?"
Sophia's eyes darted towards Lena before responding, "I used to come here with...friends."
Lena's suspicions grew. What was Sophia hiding?
As they approached the warehouse, Lena's heart was racing. She didn't know what lay ahead, but she was determined to uncover the truth.
They entered the warehouse, and Sophia locked the door behind them. The place was dimly lit, with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling.
Lena's eyes adjusted to the light, and she saw Sophia's expression. It was a mix of determination and fear.
"What now?" Lena asked.
Sophia's eyes locked onto hers. "We wait. We'll be safe here."
But Lena wasn't so sure. She knew The Council was relentless, and she didn't trust Sophia anymore.
As they waited in silence, Lena's mind was racing with questions. Was Sophia working with The Council? And what lay ahead for them?
The suspense was killing her. She knew she had to uncover the truth about Sophia's intentions.
And then, she heard a noise. Footsteps, coming from outside the warehouse.
Lena's heart skipped a beat. They were not alone.