Chapter 40

Shannon

The night felt endless.

The cold wind brushed against my face as Evan dragged me through the woods, his grip so tight it almost cut off my skin. I didn’t fight anymore — I was too weak now. Tears ran down my cheeks, but he didn’t even look back.

“Owen!” I cried once, but my voice was swallowed by the dark. I knew he couldn’t come. He was hurt, maybe even worse than hurt. My heart squeezed painfully at the thought.

Evan didn’t say a word all the way back. His jaw was clenched, his steps fast, his body stiff with anger. His silence was scarier than...