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.

was out of the stifling sublevel of the cellar. I

the small of my

were out of the kitchens, we were into

I worried

listening

with me. He gave me

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

guarantee it.”

in my bones, I knew Nicholas would try to protect me and Elva as long as

were still moments when

thoughts. That’s what my self-defense lessons were for.

Work harder, Fight

more fully appreciate those who were

feel great about any of

closer to the underground organization now than I’d

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

about your sister and

gave him a

length of my spine. When we

up and turned to face him. Like

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