Ethan's expression turned grave. "You're in danger, Anna. The creators of the simulation will stop at nothing to keep you contained."
Suddenly, the room was filled with the sound of alarms blaring and footsteps pounding the hallway...
Ethan's eyes locked onto Anna's. "They've found us," he whispered. "We have to get out, now!"
The door burst open, and a group of heavily armed guards stormed in. Ethan grabbed Anna's arm, pulling her towards a ventilation shaft in the wall.
"In here, now!" he shouted, pushing Anna into the shaft.
Anna crawled through the narrow ductwork, her heart pounding in her chest. Ethan followed close behind, his breathing heavy.
As they crawled, Anna heard the guards shouting and chasing after them. She didn't dare look back.
Finally, they reached a vent that led outside. Ethan helped Anna climb out, and they dropped down onto the roof.
