Title: Chapter 2: The Car Ride

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:06:51 +0000

The rain pelted the pavement outside, a rhythmic symphony that echoed through the empty halls of the school as Lina followed Elias out into the night. The parking lot was slick with water, the streetlights casting a pale glow on the wet asphalt, and she could see her breath mingling with the cool air, tiny clouds escaping her lips.