Hush looked exhausted, but Manning didn’t slow down. Once this was over, he’d take care of him. He would make sure no one hurt him, would guard over him when he slept, and perhaps most importantly, make sure he had all the energy he needed.
It took less to feed him than Manning first had thought, and to think Hush had been so bad off when it didn’t take more made him furious. If Diamond had been more careful of him, he’d have had someone who looked out for Hush. But it’s easier to bargain with someone who doesn’t have a choice.
The anger surprised him. He was always angry at Diamond. He’d harnessed his hatred for years, but now he wanted to avenge Hush’s suffering too.
Lives weren’t a currency, and yet in Diamond’s world, they were.
“Where are we going?” Hush jogged by his side, making
