~LAYLA~
"Who? Cassandra? Charles?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
"We don't know yet. But whoever it is..." He pulled me closer, his voice dropping. "They're not done. And we might be next."
I couldn't shake the image of blood on Daniel's steering wheel as we gathered back in the main lodge for the retreat's afternoon activity.
Axel stood close beside me, his hand occasionally brushing mine, sending jolts through me despite the panic clawing at my chest.
Ellen Vance clapped her hands together enthusiastically. "Alright, everyone! This afternoon we're doing a scavenger hunt across the estate. Couples will race to find hidden clues that lead to a final prize. Work together, trust each other, and most importantly, have fun!"
She gave us a map with different spots marked around the property. Axel looked into my eyes, and without saying a word, we silently agreed to stick together through this.
