Avery's lungs burned as they ran through the winding streets , dodging pedestrians and cars . She didn't dare look back , fearing what she might see .
Finally , after what felt like an eternity , Ryker stopped in front of a nondescript building . "In here , he said , pushing open the door .
Avery stumbled inside , gasping for breath . The building was a small , unassuming warehouse , but as she looked around , she saw that it was filled with strange and wondrous objects .
Lyra smiled , her eyes shining with amusement . " Welcome to our sanctuary ," she said .
Kael nodded , his eyes scanning the room . " We'll be safe here ," he said . " For a while , at least ."
Avery's eyes widened as she took in the sights and sounds of the sanctuary . There were strange , glowing orbs , and shelves filled with ancient - looking tomes . In the center of the room , a large , crystal - like structure pulsed with energy .
Ryker smiled , his eyes meeting Avery's . " This is where we come to hide ," he said . "To escape the dangers of our world."
Avery felt a sense of wonder wash over her . She had never seen anything like this before .
But as she looked around , she knew that they couldn't stay here forever . Julian would find them , eventually .
She turned to Ryker , her eyes locked on his . " We need to come up with a plan ," she said . " We need to figure out how to stop Julian once and for all ."
Ryker nodded , his eyes serious . " I know ," he said . " But for now , let's just rest . We'll figure it out in the morning."
Avery nodded , feeling a sense of relief wash over her . She knew that they would face dangers tomorrow , but for now she was safe .
As she drifted off to sleep , surrounded by the strange and wondrous objects of the sanctuary , Avery knew that she would do whatever it took to protect herself and her friends .
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