CHAPTER 44
Ariel’s POV
My heart slammed painfully against my chest as goosebumps spread over me.
The voice was deep, calm, and nearly familiar. It even had a slightly raised tone, like it was amused at my confusion.
“Who are you? Show yourself,” I demanded, trying to steady my breathing.
He chuckled, sending a deep echo through the empty factory.
“That wouldn’t be wise.”
“For who? You or me?” I asked, fumbling over my words.
“For both of us.”
I strained my eyes, trying to make out the figure in the darkness, but the small lights and moonlight only revealed a large pile of shadows.
“You asked me to come,” I said. “So talk.”
“You came,” he corrected softly. “That already tells me enough.”
“About what?”
“That you’re starting to question him.”
My jaw tightened. “I’m not questioni
