ANMELDEN“You should double-check,” Maddox tells him. “You’re her supervisor, and taking the blame is part of the job. What you just did to the lady is unethical.” “I sincerely apologise too. It was my fault for not checking, she was due for another evaluation this week and I—.” “Hmm,” I nod, uninterested
I expect Maddox to stay back and flirt with Evelyn, but he accompanies me to James' office, and Evelyn follows us too. Evelyn goes ahead of us, and Maddox takes his time watching her from behind, forcing me to lower my pace as well. James is already on his feet when we enter. He has been avoiding m
“Where were you when she was attacked?” All colour drains from her face. “I—” “Kingston,” Maddox laughs, hitting my chest. “Sorry, he’s a little protective of her, you get it, huh? Mate bonds.” He says, as if trying out the word. “Actually…” “What did you want to speak about?” I demand. They’re
“Let’s meet at the institution to further discuss. There’s a lot I can’t say over the phone.” She says, “Just call me when you get here.” And with that, the line goes dead. Maddox and I share a look, and I shake my head. I don’t like the sound of Evelyn’s tone. I’ve been uneasy about Aeliana being
“The doctors don’t think it’s a good idea for her to leave, much less after her escape.” “I didn't like leaving her there,” Maddox groans. “She seemed done.” His voice drops, “She didn’t even fight it like last time.” “It’s a good thing, is it not?” Danielle frowns. “No,” he sighs. “It’s worrying
I see my knees push up, and he positions himself between my legs again. The realisation of what is about to happen makes terror explode in my veins. I don’t know where I get it from, but feeling returns in my body. My leg jolts with a force, and I dive my knee into his chest. He staggers enough for
Nurse Evelyn returns a few moments later, carrying what seems to be children’s colouring pages with crayons, I’m guessing one for her and the other for Aeliana. Her interest in learning what my mate likes gives me some hope. I know nobody can take care of her as well as I can, but it’s they’ll try.
KINGSTON My heart is in my throat when I arrive at the mental institution. It looks just like it did in the brochure, and the atmosphere seems okay. There are several cars parked in the visitors' parking lot. I walk up to the reception, spotting a familiar face, one of the three who came with the
NOAH I have felt every bit guilty since Aeliana left. Had I not been on my phone, they wouldn't have had any evidence at all. I wasn’t even able to see her as she left. I was out running errands. I tried to go and see her twice. The first time, Rowan dragged me back into the house, and the second t
AELIANA He let me go. He let them take me. I begged him not to do it and he still fell for it, he let them tear me from his arms and he didn’t even look at me. I didn’t give up fighting, not even when they put me in the back of the ambulance. I screamed until my throat was raw, and even now as I







