ARIA’S POV

“Where are you taking us?” My voice grew louder. The path was dustier than when I was last here. It was evident this part of the pack house was still desolate, for some reason.

“Aria, please come with me.” His voice did not sound familiar over the echo his mask caused, but calling my name definitely pushed a button. I stood on the spot, not deciding on my next move. “Trust me,” his voice sounded reassuring.

I looked back at the lighted hallway and at my two kids who were clinging to me like their lives depended on it.

‘Go!’ I heard a soft whisper from inside me....