BOOK 2 OF THE BELLAMY BLAKE SERIES
"You used to know me." I murmur, staring at my hands as if they show the blood that coats them.
"No," Bellamy shakes his head. "I do know you, Hailey," he grabs my chin.
"I'm a monster," I say, a tear falling dow...
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"Apparently," Kane's voice sounds around my cell, waking me up. "Your assistance is required for a simple scouting mission, so I'm letting you out." He says, unlocking my cell.
I stand and without a word, I walk past him.
"Your sword and other weapons are at the gate, Hailey." He calls out, not looking at me.
"Thanks." I mutter before rounding the corner and leaving the Ark.
"Hey," Bellamy says, walking up to me with Clarke and Octavia behind him. "You were let out?" He asks, surprised.
I nod, sighing. "My dad gave me a whole speech about how he was surprised that I was useful." I mutter, rolling my eyes. I then begin walking towards the weapon area, grabbing my sword and knives. I holster them all and turn to the group. "So," I cross my arms. "When are we leaving?"
"My mum is having us bring some guards with us because she thinks that we're helping her look for other survivors," She pauses, a smirk forming on her lips. "Instead, you, Bellamy, and Octavia are going to the depot."
My eyebrows furrow. "What about you?" I ask.
"I'm the distraction," she shrugs. "Or rather I'm the one they'll blame for your absence." She rolls her eyes. "It's fine though, we need to hit that depot."
I nod absentmindedly.
"Us three again, huh?" Bellamy chuckles. "It's just like how it was two months ago," he gestures to me. "You and me bickering with Clarke breaking it up." He laughs, shaking his head.
"It's how it's always going to be, Bell." I murmur, reaching over and grabbing his hand. He squeezes. I squeeze back.
"Okay," Clarke says, turning to look at her mum. "It's time to go."
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Two guards are walking ahead with Abby and Finn while Octavia, Clarke, Bellamy and I trail behind.
"I can't believe they let Finn come." Octavia says suddenly, grumbling.
I nod along. "Yeah, he's a liability." I murmur.
Bellamy sighs. "Best tracker we've got." He says. "Don't forget to look up, the grounders use the trees that's how we lost John Mbege." He trails off, remembering how he died.
I rest my hand on his arm, gaining his attention. "Don't blame yourself."
He holds eye contact for a moment before nodding. I glance away and curse myself for getting close to him again.
Abby suddenly drops back and starts talking with Clarke. "You were right to have me bring them." Abby says, nodding towards us and Finn.
