Chapter 18

I thought I heard Eli still arguing, still calling out, trying to understand, not having been part of this trap, but he was just one man. The others followed Bane, all reason or evidence aside, and we’d walked right into their hands.

I thought of Connor as the world around me dimmed, hoping he didn’t do anything stupid when he didn’t hear from me, and get himself caught up in this too.

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Connor

Connor checked his phone again. Fifteen minutes late. It was 11:15 and still no word from Emery like he’s promised to check in every half hour. Connor had promised his parents he would only stay up until midnight, giving him a few more checks from Emery to sooth his mind before sleep. But Emery had only checked in once, already out of communication