#Chapter 100: A Cabin Full of Secrets

The flickering candlelight danced on the cabin walls, casting long, menacing shadows. The howling wind had faded, but the silence that followed was heavy, suffocating. Then, a fist slammed against the cabin door, rattling the aged wood. Liam, his stoic facade finally cracking, sprang to his feet. A fierce look in his eyes, a stark contrast to the playful evening I had envisioned. With a swift movement, he reached for his pocket, only to find it empty. Panic flickered across his face for a fleeting moment before steely resolve took over. What had he been looking for? I watched, heart pounding, as Liam cautiously approached the door. The candlelight threw his shadow across the room, making him look larger, more formidable. "Liam, be careful," I whispered, my voice trembling. Fear coursed through me. He offered me a tight, reassuring smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Stay here, Ella. I'll handle this." A deep, mocking voice boomed from the other side of the door, sending chil