Present Day
I'll never complain about school again. I mean, wow. Sitting in a classroom and taking notes is
easier than what I've been through in the past twenty-two hours. Hell. I went through hell and I'm
sure I look like it too, but that's the least of my concerns.
Grant's semi- fuzzy voice is hardly audible to me, not when other noises haunt me. Kalona's
voice. You're one of us now. The sound of gunshots. You did well today, Amoret. A ship's
horn. I hope you're ready for Friday.
It sends shivers down my whole body. Friday. I have to see him again. That vile and chaotic
man. I could sit here and drown in self pity all day. I could bathe in my sorrows. Bask in my
troubles. I could, but Kinglsey's stern voice knocks me out of my stupor.
"Everyone go either to the library or th
