‘‘Miss Madden, Mr. Bell, we finished the investigation into the fire. This is a standard procedure with all incidents like this.” The first police officer said. He opened the file, showing me the details of the evening. ‘‘Okay...” I said, waiting for more information. I looked at the file and saw different times, the time that the fire started, the time that different people got out of the building and what time the fire was extinguished. ‘‘This is a list of the times of the evening. Normally, the time that the fire alarm goes on will be added. Was it not for the fact that the fire alarm was disabled. And not just disabled, completely torn off the wall.” The second officer said. I looked at them with shock. ‘‘What are you saying? Did someone do this?” I asked, feeling panicked. ‘‘We looked into the camera tapes. Most of them were destroyed but the camera images were automatically backed up by the system. Luckily there was some footage left.” The police officer said. He hesitantly look

“That's why we decided to come to you first. We should have a clear way tonight.” Nikolas added. It didn't take me long to answer. “Let's go. We need to get ready.” I said to the guys. I looked forward again, eager to get out of here. All of a sudden I saw a car almost driving into our car. I saw Tris in the car, next to her boss who had a panicked look on his face. Keddrick honked and the car started up again and with squeaking tires drove around us. I tried not to have any reaction to it but inside I was wondering where Tris was going with her boss. After a quick detour by the houses of Kylee and Hailee, Keddrick drove to the edge of the forest where the safe house was. We built it here in case of emergencies and it was the place where we stored all of our equipment and weaponry. It was hidden from prying eyes and only the most trusted in the circle knew about it. We got out of the car and ran the rest of the way. It felt good using my speed again. Keddrick ran beside me, complet

The knife hit me in my leg. I fell backwards and I couldn't breathe anymore. Blood was gushing out my leg, my neck was black and blue because of Ryan his hand and my spine got hit so many times, I don't know if I had broken my back. I wanted to drift off and forget the pain. I didn't want to be here anymore. But then I heard Tris scream. I tilted my heavy head and saw Ryan between her legs. Her dress had ridden up and he pushed her down with his entire body. She was fighting, beating around her with frantic movements but it didn't help. It was like he didn't even feel it. He was saying things but I didn't hear it, a loud peep resounding in my head. Then suddenly he brought his face down to her neck and she screamed. A scream full of pain and hopelessness. A sort of strength came over me. My last momentum of being clear. He was going to kill Tris and I couldn't let that happen. I stood up, my body protesting but my mind clearer than ever. I removed the knife from my leg, blood rushing

I laid in bed on my back with two strong arms around me, a cool body pressed against me and the most amazing smell surrounding me. Cinnamon. Memories of yesterday came flooding in and I opened my eyes, taking in my location. I stared at the ceiling and needed a moment to comprehend what was happening. I looked next to me to Jane who was stirring awake. She was laying against me, her arm draped over me, the back of her hand pressed against Damon his chest.Moose was down by her feet, taking up half of the bed. He was laying like a starfish on his back and pushed the three of us to the other side of the bed. I looked to my other side and saw Damon, fully pressed against me with his leg over me. His one arm was under my neck and his other arm was holding the side of my body. His head was resting above my head and I laid safe and secure in the nook of his neck. Oh my god. I was in bed with Damon Hayes.“I'm going to have a shower. Be right back.” Jane whispered to me once she saw I was aw

“Do you mind if I have a bath?“ Tris asked me.With me? Maybe we can continue what we started this morning. And I can keep you safe.“Of course,“ I said instead. I stepped forward to walk her up but she jumped off the stool. “Don't worry, I know where it is,“ she said and walked out. I felt a twinge of disappointment but that vanished when I watched her walk out. She was in my house, safe and sound. And hopefully she would be sleeping in my bed again tonight.“You feel better now? Maybe you need a snickers?” Jane asked me in a joking tone. I flipped her off. “I have decided not to let Tris leave my eyesight or my house until Alexander is dead. Problem solved. He will get what's coming to him.” I said. Jane raised an eyebrow. ‘‘That seems highly not executable. What's this -very- unhealthy obsession with Tris, if I may ask?” She asked.I looked at the door and hesitated. “This is a conversation I wanted to have alone with Tris. It's a weird phenomenon with my kind. But since you are al