ZIRA

I couldn't barely understand what James just said. I jumped when Mirja clapped her hands.

“Case solved. Use ginger boy as bait to bring her out. Then kill her,” Mirja said again. 

“Mirja,” Zack sighed. 

“What?” 

I shook my head. “No…Stupid idea. There’s no way I’m going-” 

“Zira, it’s the only way. She said I knew what she wanted, and she was right. She will give you Arias for me.” 

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I couldn’t believe James thought I would bargain with this mentally disturbed woman. 

“No! There has to be another way.” 

“Mary,” a ragged voice said. 

We all turned to see Isaiah leaning...