plain: "Carter, it was... her! She told them... at the cent

and they rotted. Adaline, how many more lies ar

up, her eyes full of concern. "Eloi

ine! How could you do this to Elois? She's always thinking of you, caring about y

the monthly electric shock punishments. Her v

you every seventh. She cares about you, looks out for you. And this is how you

ment to get a letter of forgiveness. But she hadn't done it. The "evidence" was fabricated. No one believed her.

was locked u

She didn't come to... visit me!

ghter with a venomous heart like yours. We never

and the light slowly faded from her eyes. How had she forgotten? S

forced out the words, "What... do

lders. Carter's word was law. His gaze was icy

es red. Apologize? But what had she done wrong? She hadn't chosen to be switc

She had fought, she had pleaded, but no

t of Elois, murmuring, "I

ehead hit the

s wro

h

last shred of dignity into the dust.

on's expression soften slightly, she quickly helped Adaline up. "Sister

is so kind-hearted. Even after all th

on, and she could barely stand. But pain shot through her arm--Elois's sharp n