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.

the stifling

on the small of my back kept

kitchens, we

that loomed so closely. I worried what could be around every corner.

might be listening from the

He gave me a long

be safe, Piper,” Julian said. “Nicholas won’t let anything bad happen to

guarantee it.”

try to protect me

were still moments

my self-defense lessons

Train harder. Work harder,

fully appreciate those who were willing to

don’t feel

we are closer to the underground organization now than I’d ever imagined

down,” Julian said. I glanced at

get to the truth about your sister and

him a small smile.

nodded and rubbed his hand up and down the length of my spine. When we were on the

to face him. Like this, I stood over him by just

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