Chapter 27. Can’t Trust

I consider it and consider the fact that Draven did add me to the deal. That night with Ethan made him agree. Did he only agree because I was made part of the deal?

“Hey.” I feel him grip my chin and force me to look at him. “Please breathe.”

I laugh slightly. Breathing is about the only thing I have control over in my life.

“I can’t leave here without my wolf.” I feel like I’m dead. His words are correct; Draven and Ethan made a deal, which included me. I know about the wolves, and I feel like Draven isn’t alone in it, but Ethan is also.

They don’t want me out of the competition. They want me dead before I speak. Telling Darius about my mark that alone could have me killed. I went against Darius' word.

I lied to the king. I'm still lying to him. Everything they are doing forces me to hide and lie, which Darius knows I am. If he was like his dad, I would have been killed instantly for lying on the form.

Yet I'm stuck. Darius can