Chapter 278

Sebastian really did arrive quickly. When Roxanne reached the depths of the alley and clearly heard the footsteps behind her quicken, she broke into a run. Her heart pounded in her throat. Just as those footsteps closed in—so close they felt right beside her—she suddenly heard Sebastian's voice from up ahead. "Roxanne!" She immediately shouted in response, "I'm here!" When the people following her realized that someone had come to meet her, they quickly scattered. Only then did Roxanne find the courage to look back in the direction they had fled. There were four of them. She could clearly make out four dark figures. In the next moment, Sebastian reached her and pulled her tightly into his arms. "Are you okay?" He looked her up and down, his eyes full of worry. Roxanne nodded, warmth welling up inside her. "That's good." Sebastian let out a sigh of relief. "You're not allowed to take this route again." His tone held a trace of reprimand, but it was mostly concern. Roxanne no