A bird plotting a murder.

Luka pov

The silence is louder than I thought it could be. It’s suffocating me.

I need to get away from here, from the man who claims to be the saviour but acts like the world is nothing but a big mystery.

Trusting someone I just met has always seemed like the most ridiculous thing to do, and even though he did technically save my life, I can’t look at him like someone who means well.

Fenton accompanied the men who kidnapped me, and if he could turn his back on them, where’s the proof he wouldn’t do the same to me?

The only people I can trust are my family. Outsiders don’t belong with us, as stupid as it sounds, and I’m sure none of us would willingly accept any.

I can’t claim the statement to be awfully precise because we just welcomed Than into our family, but that was a different case. He never helped anyone to kidnap us or meant harm.

Once the silence stretches out and becomes uncomfortable, I clear my throat.

Fenton’s gaze settles on me the next moment as if he’s been wait