om the briefcase, racing across the carpet and velve

rieked. Terrified, Hugh pulled the trigger. The bullet grazed Bank

wine cabinet. Turning on his heel, Banks walked out, slammed the heavy steel security door shut, and wrapped an iron chai

hallway without looking back. Hazel's soul followed closely behind hi

chin gently against the top of her head. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a silver Zip

line-soaked leather seat. Golden-red

her waist, a soft smile on his lips as the fire consumed h

's soul shook violently as she scream

a blinding white glare. A massive gravitational pu

as

ath and bolted upright in a

of rose setting spray filled her nose. Breathing heavily, she pressed a trembli

ur-year-old face, with bright amber eyes and dark chestnut curls. She was wearing a pale pink spon

r read February 26, 4:30 PM-the exact afternoon of the Academy

ually come

from ten minutes ago, Hugh and Kaylee stood side by side in front of the press. Kaylee dabbed at the corner of her eyes,

up and yanked the cheap pearl necklace-the one she had worn just to please Hugh's mother

king her watch. "Hazel, the limo is downstairs! Hugh just called and order

the dressing room toward the elevator, her red lips curving into a col