Chapter 15.
A steely Resolve.
Lilian.
“Can I come with you guys?” I heard a nervous voice behind me, and we all turned.
“Hailey, hey.” I gasped in a surprised tone.
Hailey looked exhausted and haggard. I saw her a few hours ago, what could have happened?
“No way!” Oliver was the first to retort. “We already have one liability, we don't need another one.” She flipped her head to the side, giving us an angry look.
I ignored her and turned to face my friend. “Hailey, what happened?” I asked in a concerned manner.
“I'm so sorry, Lily.” She bowed her head in shame, eyes unable to meet mine. “I'm so sorry for handing you over to Blackthorn like that. He promised to give my family back to me if I handed you over to him. He…"
“Hailey, I understand.”
And I did understand. I wouldn't blam
