Kyra's POV
I believed Mason after hearing his explanation.
The urgent priority now was to contact the outside world.
I walked toward Mason.
"Can I borrow your phone?" I asked him. "I need to call Kieran or someone who can help us."
Mason shook his head, looking grim. "I don't have it with me. My father might have installed tracking software on it. I couldn't risk bringing it."
I nearly collapsed at this news. Were we truly this isolated? Forced to hide from Connor without any chance of outside help?
Matt stepped forward, his expression determined despite his exhaustion. "We should rest tonight. Tomorrow, Mason and I can scout the area, figure out our next move."
The idea of sleep was tempting. My body ached from the stress and fear of the day. Nathan led me to one of the bedrooms in the old mansion, which was surprisingly well-maintained despite being abandoned.
