LOGINJason’s POV“Sophia, what happened?” Kieran’s eyes widened. “She’s missing? Where was she last seen? Holy shit. Okay, I’m on my way.”My stomach dropped to the floor as Kieran said those words. I stood there, frozen, watching him go.Sophia had called him and told him Nora was missing.How could I h
Charlotte’s POVIt was another warm, sunny Saturday, and Nora was excited to get outside so she could sketch more insects. I helped her get dressed in her overalls and a light sweater underneath, as there was a cool breeze, and then we headed outside right after breakfast.While Nora ran ahead, alre
The bar we met at was nothing short of a dive, though. The lighting was dim and the air was filled with smoke, and the patrons were the type to not care who came or went so long as no one ratted them out for being there, too.I found Sophia sitting in a corner booth, casually smoking a cigarette wit
Jason’s POV“I can’t believe you, Jason! After all we’ve been through, I can’t believe you would betray me like this! You fucking asshole!”Jessica threw my phone at me with enough force to knock me out. Thankfully, I caught it before it caused any damage, but the evidence of my actions was still gl
I could see the moment it hit Charlotte. One moment her teeth were gnashing, and the next she was letting out a sigh of relief and sinking down into the pillows, completely exhausted.My chest tightened as I watched her face smooth out. I recalled that night from weeks and weeks ago, when she’d slee
Kieran’s POVI was half-asleep, my back hurting from the springs in the small sofa bed, when I heard it.Someone was moaning on the other side of the room. Low at first, then higher-pitched, long and drawn out like a keening wail. My eyes shot open in the darkness, and in my partially asleep state,
“What’s wrong with her?” he asked Kieran. Not me.“She’s been having some concerning symptoms,” Kieran replied.“That’s putting it mildly,” I muttered.The doctor set his bag down and pulled out a stethoscope. “Let’s take a look, shall we?”He examined me thoroughly. He checked my pulse, my temperat
Charlotte’s POVThe infirmary was quiet and smelled like herbs and cleaning solution. I took a step inside, wrapping my arms around my midsection. A few cots were occupied by pack members, but otherwise, I didn’t see any employees.“Do you need help?” a voice called out.I looked up to find a woman
Kieran’s POVAfter I left Charlotte’s room last night, I entered the hall to find Nora standing there, wringing her hands nervously. She looked up at me with wide, tear-filled eyes that darted to the door behind me, then back at me. There was a question in them, but she remained silent.“She’ll be o
“What were you thinking?” he demanded. “You could have seriously hurt her!”Heat flooded my face. “I was just trying to get the books she wanted,” I said, ducking my head. “It was an accident.”“You weren’t thinking at all!” He threw the book onto a nearby table with a loud thud. “You’re sick, you c







