The engines roared to life, and the jet began to taxi down the runway. As we lifted into the air, the tension of the night seemed to fall away, the city below shrinking into a patchwork quilt of lights and shadows.

I leaned back, hand resting protectively over my belly. In that moment, I realized that despite the chaos and danger, I had something invaluable—my father, my child, and the promise of a future free from Adrian’s grasp. The path ahead was uncertain and fraught with challenges, but I knew that with my father by my side, I had a fighting chance.

And in the end, that was all I needed.