Elara's POV I checked the mirror again, muttering a cuss under my breath. I covered my hair with my hoodie cap but that was not enough to hide the shame i was feeling right now. Why had i agreed to meet Adrian? Yes, it was for Jordan, He made Jordan feel like a lie. My heart raced faster than normal, I realized that Adrian had not disputed the fact that he was not a cult member. That was more reason to feel ashamed and afraid by my reckless decision. I quietly walked out of my room with my phone clutched tight to my hand. I was only going to be out for a short while and all I could do was hope that my parents would not notice my absence since the time was past 7pm, everyone were supposedly in bed. I tiptoed past my mother's bedroom. I held my breath like it would silence the creak

