Rose
One of his goons scurry up to me with a phone and I try to hide the shaking as I reach out for it.
I have to do this. I can't let them die for me...
I shouldn't have ever put my trust in so many people. I felt bad for Caleb and included him, but I feel stupid now. What if it was all a trick? Even his tears from just now... My father makes it seem like it was all a ploy to get me here.
My father or Caleb. Who can I trust?
I feel myself sway as I clench the device in my hand.
Ryder, you're the only one I can pour my heart out to, and I'm forced to let you go. I'll be all alone, again.
I have no code to talk to you in or any way to contact you in secret. After this phone call, we'll be done. You, hopefully, won't come for me, and I can't wait for you. For the sake of those who
