before he became her hu

wanted to end my life, but Adam stayed in his wa

g to earn my trust. "Believe me, Sansa, the

back, I wouldn't find safety. I had burned all br

ut off your hands, lock you in the dungeon forever, or make you a pack slave so that ev

it is out here alone," Adam said

us about what was beyond it. Since Adam arrived, he kep

k," I said firmly,

here," Edward warned, his

top trying to grab my attention, constan

termination and sadness. "My answ

will hunt you down mercilessly. Going to the trial is your best c

one," I admitted,

e. Come with me. Running only makes you look guilty before the

n fear, forgetting that I should have stood my grou

m said gently. "Ju

stronger knowing Adam was by my side. The road ahead seemed hard

nd Edward-the pack's home where other mem

tightly, trying to hurt me. She had always wanted Levine for herself

" Ruth shouted,

the truth comes out," Adam said,

out-everyone already knows t

rning like arrows through my heart. I avoided making eye contact with anyone.

ot the way," Adam warne

een missing for the past two days. Everyone else wanted my blood, yet he was nowhere i

her side?" Ruth asked,

chance to speak. Patience is important," Adam said calmly,

innocent?" Ruth asked shar

saw the curtain move slightly. I could still smell him in the air, a r

nd this trouble," Adam said,

since she arrived, and this time I won't let her go w

ous. Fearing for my safety, Adam guided me to the basement, where a few dim

ried, his sad expression showing how much he cared, and he couldn't bring himself to

side. I'm sorry," Adam said seri

rself for me. I can't bear seeing you suffer b

ull of hope and encouragement. With that, he wa

quiet room, breaking the silence. Every breath I to

esence of rats nearby. They seemed to sense my weak

wing if it was day or night. The only thing I could smell w

lowly opened. I gathered my strength and managed to

ame closer. A faint candlelight reveale

," I whispered, my voi

with deep sadness. She seemed at a loss