EvaI figured out that prolonging my stay at the clinic was going to be an essential part of my plan. If I could just stay out of his house, then I’d have a chance to break free. I had a list of complaints for Dr. Steyne the next time I saw him. Not everything was an exaggeration but it was enough to keep him busy. It was just in case Cyrus started coming up with wicked plans to have me moved to his house instead. He was so controlling that it was very much possible for him to do that. While all my pains were being healed, I had time to think. Doing so was of the essence and would only benefit me in the long run even though there was a lot that I would prefer to keep buried. The situation with Marcia was still crazy in my mind. She was my mother; the woman who had abandoned me at that Convent. Every time I’d imagined meeting her, I assumed that I would feel anger or even resentment for what she’d done. I felt none of those things, though, particularly because now, I was carrying ba

I woke up suddenly.The car wasn’t as dark as it was last night but it was definitely still dark. I stared out the smoked window and couldn’t tell if the sky was cloudy or whether the windows were that great at keeping the sun out. I glanced to my left and saw that Kolton was there, staring at me. I had the impression that he spent the whole night staring at me and it freaked me out. “How did you sleep?”“Not so great,” I answered. Kolton smiled. “We’ll be reaching the compound shortly. You’ll find that it’ll be a lot more comfortable there. I already have a room ready for you.”Was I supposed to thank him?The next time I looked out the window, particularly the windshield, I saw that we were rapidly approaching the city. It was exciting but at the same time, I knew I had to keep my feet firmly planted on the ground. I wasn’t seeing a way of escaping so far, and I couldn’t be so optimistic that I would. Also, Nox wasn’t around to save me. I’d have to do it myself. This brought te

EvaMy cries for help were completely ignored. Some time later, my voice was completely hoarse. I was so exhausted that I couldn’t even think straight. The worst part was how I couldn’t touch the bars because they were made of silver, and so I was forced to sit in an upright position. It made me feel even more tired. Oh, how I missed the simple pleasure of being able to lie down. I never appreciated that—now, I would do anything for it. I hugged my knees as tears spilled down my face. Goddess, help me. I prayed for her help. I had to get out of here. The silver was so toxic that my skin was flushed; I felt heat emanating off of it. I wasn’t sure how much time had passed. I was convinced that if the room was dimly-lit, I would feel a lot better. All these bright lights were a part of his torturing method. I couldn’t even close my eyes and see darkness. The light followed me even in my sleep, which would be nonexistent unless I sacrificed a part of my body. All I could hear was my

Cyrus The plan was set. I'd go to the city and get Eva back. I was prepared to do everything to get her back, including giving Kolton what he wanted. He could get as many pieces of my pack as he wanted; that didn't matter to me. Eva hadn't left because she was done with me. If Vivian hadn't called Kolton and stabbed me in the back the way she did, she would never have left. Maybe we would've reconciled. Maybe things would've been different. That was why I couldn't miss the opportunity to get her back and win her heart. I wanted Eva to know that I wasn't giving up on her. I was willing to die trying. Brock was standing at the door, and when he spoke, he reminded me he was there because I'd forgotten. "Kolton will kill you! I don't understand how you can't accept that. He was going to kill you before."I zipped my duffel bag up. "I know what I'm doing.""Do you?" my uncle asked. "Has it ever crossed your mind that maybe she would rather die than be saved by you?"I shuddered. "That

EvaWhen the car slowed to a stop, I opened my eyes automatically. “We’re here,” Eric said, pulling the brakes. I sat up tentatively, my bones cracking. I was in so much pain. The adrenaline I felt earlier kept me from feeling much of it but now that things were calmer, it was like I’d been hit by a train. Eric got out of the car. I couldn’t see further because the headlights were blinding my sensitive eyes. I saw enough to realize that there was another car right in front of ours. I glanced down at Andy and saw that he was still asleep. All that was left for me to do was wait for Eric to return, so I lied back down. Not five minutes later, the trunk was opened, and I turned my head slowly to see Eric standing over me, watching me, with Vic on his side. My eyes widened at the sight of Vic. I was happy to see him, so much that I could’ve cried.“Vic!” I said, my voice still hoarse. “Luna,” he said breathlessly. He was taking note of all my injuries. Even the soles of my feet had be