Chapter 0215

They wanted abilities. They wanted people. They had Terry involved, and my sister, and who knew how

many others.

How could we ever hope to stand up to something so large and powerful?

But I knew we had to try. To not even try to fight them was how they would win. Even if it seemed

hopeless. Even if I wanted to run and hide or forget I saw or heard anything.

I had to be strong. I had to fight.

But first, I had to try to get some sleep.

I was exhausted and scared. I wanted to watch Elva, as she imagined the world around her was

peaceful, and remember why it was I wanted to fight so hard.

So I nodded and turned from the room without being asked. Julian followed on my heels.

I was out of the stifling sublevel of the

but Julian’s hand on the small of

the kitchens, we were into familiar hallways. But everything looked

the danger that loomed so closely. I worried what could be

might be listening from the

me. He gave me a long sideways

safe, Piper,” Julian said. “Nicholas won’t let anything

guarantee it.”

Nicholas would try to protect me and Elva as long as he could, but,

near-constant guard, there were still moments

self-defense lessons were for. I simply had to

harder. Work harder, Fight

more fully appreciate those who were willing

you, Julian. For what you’ve done. I don’t feel great about any of this… I’m scared by

we are closer to the underground organization

down,” Julian said. I glanced at him. He was unusually serious, his eyes

your sister and your wolf, and then we’ll shut

him a small smile. “Thank

hand up and down the length of my spine. When we were

next step up and turned to face him. Like this, I stood over him

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