Chapter 96

I knew the damage before that unknown voice could express surprise. It was the result of the fury that Jonathan had poured on me in what I imagined to have been a few hours before we got there. I should have imagined that he wouldn't take me home that night. That the excuse of a tour would really be my end point. Because if I didn't give in to him, as I had done so many other times, I wouldn't be free for anything.

I should have at least been suspicious.

"Where is my father? “ growls Jonathan. The mysterious voice didn't answer. "I need my father now, hell!”

"Slow down your voice, little prince... We have a serious problem to solve here. No one can spoil you tonight.”

"I also have a problem! Don't you see!?”

Something told me that we were still in Boston, although, with all the feeling of unreality and numbness that stole the senses of my body, I felt my mind floating and sinking into a syncope. Every fiber in my body burned and throbbed, especially those that