-Bella-
“You don’t have to do this, Carter,” I insisted as I was led through the woods.
The sun had just come up, but I wasn’t shivering from the cold. It was the gun pointed at the back of my head that made me tremble. I walked with my hands slightly raised, showing I wasn’t trying anything, while keeping my eyes on the ground in front of me. Carter guided me through the forest, maneuvering us around the patrols. There weren’t many out this early, but there were always a few standing guard.
“I really wish I didn’t have to, Bella,” he groaned. “Why did you have to find that damn necklace? Why couldn’t you just believe your brother was the murderer we all know he is?”
“My brother isn’t a killer,” I stated. “And I can’t believe you are.”
“You don’t know anything, Bella. You’re playing d
