Chapter 27

Zoya

Some people claim we overthink and feel too little, and in my case, that would be correct.

After some thinking through the night, I know that I can't stay here if I ever want to sleep again. It doesn't matter that I get butterflies when Billy winks at me, he is taken, and my mind is set on survival; therefore, I need to get out of here.

I'm sitting in Billy's hallway, putting on my shoes to the sound of birdsong coming from outside. It's such a pleasant sound in comparison to what I heard last night. The sound of Courtney moaning will haunt me forever; Billy pounded into her all night.

The two of them were busy destroying his entire second floor. Disturbing squeals filled my ears all night, and nothing could muffle out the sound of Courtney; her animalistic sounds reached me even when I was trying to hide under my blanket.

So even though becoming Billy's bodyguard is an exciting offer, I won't ever be able to sleep inside this cabin, not