AMBER When Zac choked me, I was certain I would never see the light of day again. My heart had raced so fast, I feared it would implode in my chest before air even finished from my lungs. But surprisingly, I didn't die. I gasped awake in a strange room that I immediately realized was somewhere in their mansion. And it was still dark outside which meant I was only out for a couple of minutes. And I could still make an escape. "I am going to show you, Zac Everdale!" I snarled, shooting to my feet immediately. I rushed off the bed, ignoring the low hum of an ache that filled the back of my head. Surviving was more important, I would deal with it later, I thought to myself as I walked even faster. I got to the door and pulled as hard as I could. But it didn't budge. I tried again, but

