Chapter 46

Summer’s POV

I know I passed out at some point.

Because I woke up with a jolt. Smelling salt. URGH, the scent is disgusting, like a strong bleach. I have never liked it. I even hated using them during my medical training. But they served a purpose, just like now.

I don’t know how long I was unconscious for. It can’t have been long. I raised my head just enough to see Max in a cage. He holds Eden, who appears to still be unconscious. Alexis still isn’t awake. I tried to shout at Max. But my throat is so dry, I can only cough.

My assailant who woke me with the smelling salt remained close to me. He can see me looking at the kids. His breath is rancid as he gets close to my ear. “It’s not that I give a crap about you, but there they are not paying us to take the kids.” He takes a deep breath. “I despise hurting children, so we are going to leave them here. You are going to be moved, but if you cause me any trouble, we will take them with us. It’s unlikely you will survive, fr