Ari's POV

 

Hands reached me in all directions. Silver bracelets were chained to my wrists, and I could feel my flesh being burned at once. I grumbled in agony but continued to stare at Harriet when she screamed my name.

 

"Mommy! Mommy!" Her voice cracked with fear.

 

When she attempted to run after me, two guards picked her up.

 

"Let her go!" I screamed, struggling with the silver, although it burnt even more with each thrust.

 

The arms of Harriet stretched toward me, and her small fingers trembled. "Mommy! Don't leave me!"

 

"I'm here!" I cried. "Harriet! I'm right here!"

 

But the guards pulled me back over the courtyard, my...