Chapyer 123

Arya

Theo didn't have to tell me. Levi didn't have to either. The moment Levi told the room that his parents have been taken by Connor and Lauren, I immediately knew that it was an exchange.

And my first instinct is to tell him to take me to them. I wanted to sacrifice myself if it meant freeing everyone who have been taken.

But I know I can't do that. There's no guarantee they will be freed if they get me, and I still have no idea what they want to do to me exactly.

So, what I chose to do is get up despite everyone's protests and find Levi in the forest.

It didn't take long for me to find him. I could hear the trees being broken and I can hear his howls. Seeing him distressed and angry like that broke my heart. Even though I was worried and guilty, I came to him. And I didn't expect him to break down like he is doing right now.

Still, I hold him close to me as he tries to let it out, making sure to make him feel as safe as possible. I know I don't have much to offer, but right now, a