We switched vans two more times that night, and I grew more and more exhausted with each switch. When we finally pulled over and stopped at a seedy-looking hotel, I couldn't even walk. Colin wouldn't touch me, and to be perfectly honest, I would have been fine just sleeping in the van. I didn't care I was just that tired. I barely even registered when Xavier opened the door, pulled me out, and swung me into his arms. I heard him say something about needing a perimeter guard, but everything was hazy and there were blacks spots dancing in my vision. The only thing that truly registered in my head before I lost consciousness was that this wasn't a typical attack.
Rough hands shook me awake, and when I opened my eyes, I looked up into Xavier's worried eyes. "Tessa, can you tell me wha
