Reincarnated as the Billionaire’s Wife

Sophia's heart skipped a beat as she heard the footsteps. She and Xander were being followed.

"Who is it?" Sophia whispered, her eyes scanning the darkness.

Xander's face was grim. "I don't know," he said. "But we need to keep moving."

They took off again, their feet pounding against the ground. Sophia could hear the footsteps behind them, getting closer and closer.

As they ran, Sophia's mind was racing. Who was behind them? And what did they want?

Suddenly, Xander grabbed Sophia's arm and pulled her to the side. They ducked behind a large tree, holding their breath.

The footsteps stopped right behind them. Sophia could feel the presence of whoever was behind them, their eyes scanning the darkness.

Xander's hand found Sophia's, his fingers intertwining with hers. Sophia felt a surge of comfort and reassurance.

They stood there for what felt like an eternity, holding their breath. Finally, the footsteps started again, moving away from them.

Xander let out a sigh of relief. "I think we lost them," he whispered.

Sophia nodded, her heart still racing. "What's going on?" she asked.

Xander's face was grim. "I don't know," he said. "But I think it's time we got some answers."

Xander pulled Sophia out from behind the tree, and they started moving again, this time at a slower pace.

As they walked, Sophia couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She kept looking over her shoulder, expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows.

Xander noticed her nervousness and put a reassuring arm around her shoulders. "We're safe for now," he said. "But we need to keep moving."

Sophia nodded, her mind racing with questions. Who was behind them? And what did they want?

As they walked, the trees grew closer together, casting deep shadows that made it difficult to see. Sophia stumbled, and Xander caught her, holding her close.

"Sorry," Sophia said, feeling a flutter in her chest.

Xander smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I've got you," he said.

Sophia felt a surge of warmth at his words, and for a moment, she forgot about the danger lurking in the shadows.

But as they continued on, the silence between them grew thicker, until Sophia could feel the weight of unspoken words hanging in the air.

"What's going on, Xander?" Sophia asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Xander's expression turned grim, and he hesitated before speaking. "I think it's time I told you the truth," he said.

Sophia's heart skipped a beat. What truth? And what did it have to do with the mysterious footsteps and the sinister presence lurking in the shadows?

"Tell me," Sophia said, her voice firm.

Xander took a deep breath, his eyes locked on hers. "It's about my family," he said. "And the secrets we've been keeping."

Xander's words hung in the air, and Sophia felt a shiver run down her spine. What secrets could Xander's family be hiding?

"Tell me," Sophia said again, her voice firm.

Xander hesitated, looking around nervously. "Not here," he said. "It's not safe."

Sophia nodded, understanding. They needed to find a safe place to talk, away from prying eyes and listening ears.

Xander led her deeper into the woods, the trees growing taller and closer together. They walked for what felt like hours, the silence between them growing thicker.

Finally, Xander stopped in front of a small cabin, hidden away in a clearing. "We can talk here," he said.

Sophia nodded, following Xander into the cabin. It was small and cozy, with a fire crackling in the fireplace.

Xander gestured for Sophia to sit down, and she did, her heart racing with anticipation.

"Tell me," Sophia said, looking up at Xander.

Xander took a deep breath, his eyes locked on hers. "My family has been hiding a secret for generations," he said. "A secret that could change everything."

Sophia's eyes widened, her mind racing with possibilities. What could Xander's family be hiding?

And then, just as Xander was about to reveal the truth, a loud noise echoed outside the cabin.

Sophia's heart skipped a beat. What was that?

Xander's expression turned grim. "We're not alone," he said.

Xander quickly got up and walked to the window, pulling back the curtain to peek outside.

Sophia followed him, her heart racing with anticipation. "What is it?" she whispered.

Xander's face was grim. "It's a car," he said. "And it's heading straight for us."

Sophia's eyes widened as she looked out the window. A black sedan was making its way down the dirt road, its headlights illuminating the dark woods.

Xander grabbed Sophia's arm, pulling her away from the window. "We have to get out of here," he said. "Now."

Sophia nodded, her mind racing. Who was in that car? And what did they want?

Xander quickly grabbed a backpack from the corner of the room and started stuffing it with supplies. "Come on," he said to Sophia. "We have to move."

Sophia followed Xander out of the cabin, her heart pounding in her chest. They sprinted through the woods, the sound of the car getting closer and closer.

As they ran, Sophia realized that she had no idea where they were going. But she trusted Xander, and she knew that he would do everything in his power to keep her safe.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Xander stopped in front of a small stream. "We'll follow this," he said. "It should lead us to safety."

Sophia nodded, her chest heaving with exhaustion. She followed Xander into the stream, the icy water shocking her system.

As they waded through the stream, Sophia couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She kept looking over her shoulder, expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows.

But every time, there was no one there.

Or so she thought.

As they walked through the stream, the water swirling around their ankles, Sophia's senses were on high alert. She could feel eyes on her, boring into her skin.

Xander seemed to sense her unease, and he put a reassuring hand on her arm. "We're almost there," he said. "Just a little farther."

Sophia nodded, her heart still racing. She didn't know what they were running from, but she knew it couldn't be good.

As they rounded a bend in the stream, Sophia saw a small wooden bridge up ahead. It spanned the stream, leading to a dense thicket of trees.

Xander nodded towards the bridge. "That's our way out," he said.

Sophia followed Xander onto the bridge, her heart pounding in her chest. As they reached the midpoint, Sophia heard a loud crack behind her.

She turned to see the bridge collapsing, the wooden slats splintering and crashing into the stream.

Xander grabbed Sophia's arm, pulling her forward. "Run!" he yelled.

Sophia didn't need to be told twice. She sprinted off the bridge, Xander by her side, as the sound of rushing water and crashing wood filled the air.

They emerged from the thicket of trees, gasping for breath. Sophia looked back, seeing the bridge lying in ruins, the stream swirling beneath.

Xander turned to her, his eyes locked on hers. "We made it," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Sophia nodded, her heart still racing. But as she looked into Xander's eyes, she saw something there that made her blood run cold.

A flicker of fear.

And Sophia realized that they weren't safe yet. Not by a long shot.