being free, consumed me. My old enemy

eathe. After dropping Kaylee off at school, I decided to go to the ho

unter, with Aubrie, i

his pockets, listened patiently, a soft smile on his face. He neve

harp and intense, locked onto mine. He too

arm around his, pulling him back. They

voice dripping with mock sweetness. "Y

. My silence w

love," she declared

tilted her head, a challenge in her gaze. "Why aren'

no tremor of emotion. My mind f

aid, his voice clipped. "Go get Aubrie'

ing glinting under the harsh hospital light

me like a housemaid. The thought ignited a

the prescription out of his hand. It flut

Hunter?" My voice, usually so quiet, resona

d to life. This feeling... it was exhilarating. I had endured so much, even cl

ons. I accidentally stepped on Hu

ile hallway. I knew it wasn' t because of me. He

erate to escape. I k