my eyes tore open immediately. I got up and ran up the stairs of the basement. maxon. I thought. he's here to save me.
as I got to the door I was taken aback by big arms that wrapped around me from behind. I struggled to get out but it was no use. but I wasn't about to give up.
I kicked the man in the shins and he almost lost his balance. when I did again, multiple times but harder, he eventually let go and I was free to run to the door. they were still knocking.
I opened the door to reveal... could it be?
Aspen.
I have half a thought to shut the door immediately and tell him to run, but the kidnappers already saw him so that is no longer an option.
before I can process the thought Aspen grabs my wrist and shoves me outside for me to reveal that he is not alone. i turn around to tell for queen Amberly who has not come out with Aspen yet.
I am shoved again into the food truck which I guess they used for disguise. inside the truck I find Maxon.
thank God.
I run to him and hug him tightly, ignoring the shooting pains of my arm. I let go sooner than I want to and he notices my wound.
he goes to tend to it ," there's no time," I said. "go get your mother and Aspen and let's get out of here!"
he only nods his head in agreement and runs out the back of the truck.
please come back
I whisper so it is barely audible. I don't want to lose anyone tonight.
he returns only a minute later with the queen at his side.
"where's Aspen" I practically demand.
"he surrendered himself. it was the only way they would let you go." he looks sad. I feel awful. I feel like this is all my fault. Aspen is a prisoner because of me. why did I not tell him to run.
the truck starts moving and I almost jump out and chase after Aspen, but maxon reads my thoughts and stops me as I get up.
"it's not your fault." he whispers through my hair.
I close my eyes and drift asleep in his arms like I have a million times. only this times different. I'm dreaming of Aspen. dreaming of what's going to happen to him. hoping he will be okay.
