Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO novel Chapter 320

Chapter 320

Audrey’s POV

Instinct took over and I grabbed Blake tight.

He immediately wrapped an arm around me and kicked Nathan hard in the groin. The knife clattered to the floor as Nathan doubled

over.

“Argh!” he howled, dropping to his knees. “You bastard!”

Blake didn’t hesitate. With me in his arms, he jumped from the van into darkness. My stomach lurched as we landed, and I took in our surroundings dense trees stretching in every direction, barely visible in the moonlight.

We were somewhere in a forest on Long Island, far from help.

Blake ran through the darkness carrying me. Behind us, I heard Nathan stumbling out of the van. I looked back as headlights burst to life, momentarily blinding me.

“He’s coming after us,” I said. “Put me down… you can run faster without –

“Trust me,” Blake cut me off. “I’ll protect you. Don’t say things like that again. Even if you’re not Audrey, I won’t let anything happen

to you!”

Branches and thorns tore at Blake’s suit as we moved deeper into the forest. I could smell blood – his blood – but he seemed oblivious to pain.

“Do you have anything to call for help?” I asked.

–

“Nothing,” Blake replied, his breathing steady despite our pace. “He took everything – phone, watch, accessories.”

“You gave him everything?”

“He threatened to hurt you if I didn’t.”

Something inside me twisted at his words. I quickly suppressed the feeling. This simple display of care shouldn’t confuse me after everything he’d done.

–

Behind us, an engine revved followed by a crash and cursing. The van’s headlights tilted at an odd angle – he’d hit a tree.

Nathan abandoned the vehicle and followed on foot, knife in hand, his face twisted with rage.

“This forest is remote… hardly anyone comes here,” I said, watching Blake’s face. Sweat beaded on his forehead. “That guy has a weapon. How long can you run while carrying me? We – ”

‘Don’t talk. I have a plan.”

Blake veered right toward an enormous tree with a hollow opening in its trunk. “Hide in here!” he said, setting me down.

I stared at the dark opening.

“He’s catching up,” Blake urged.

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I darted into the hollow tree. The space was tiny, barely big enough for one person.

“You’re facing the wrong direction,” Blake said, oddly calm.

I blinked, confused.

“In such a tight space, planning to stand face-to-face with me?”

My ears burned as I realized what he meant. I turned to face the inner wall as Blake slipped in behind me, his back against mine.

The hollow was so narrow I could feel his breathing and heartbeat. His familiar scent surrounded me. I would’ve preferred not being this close to him, but had no choice. I bit my lip and pressed against the wall, praying Nathan would leave soon.

“You can’t escape!” Nathan shouted, waving his knife as he walked through the forest. “The forest is more dangerous than I am!”

I held my breath as his footsteps grew closer.

“If you come back now, I might leave your bodies intact!” he called out. “Let’s see how far you can get carrying a woman! You’ll tire eventually!”

Nathan passed our hiding spot, heading deeper into the forest. His threats faded as he moved away, and I finally breathed again. After what felt like forever but was probably just minutes, his voice disappeared completely.

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