No time to explain
“Stop! Nurse!” an officer shouted as she ran, but Gracie didn’t dare slow down. Every second mattered. The urgency of finding the man propelled her, her uniform flaring behind her as she sprinted. “I’ll be back!” she called over her shoulder, hoping they’d understand. The officers hesitated, then let her go, watching as she vanished into the night.

No Time To Explain
Determined pursuit
Gracie’s lungs burned, her steps pounding the pavement as she drove herself forward. The garden loomed just ahead, cloaked in shadow, the perfect refuge for someone trying to disappear. Her heart hammered, not just from the chase but from the weight of what she might discover. She was so close now—the night itself seemed to hold still as she reached the entrance.

Determined Pursuit