Chapter Sixteen
I shuffle awkwardly in my seat, trying to work out what the best thing is to say to someone who you tried to kill a couple of times. She's aware that it wasn't through choice any of the times, but that doesn't make a difference. I still did it.
"Thank you for helping us," Ashryn says, brushing a strand of red hair behind her ear. It's a beautiful colour, and one I used to envy as it made her stand out among the other hunters.
Now, I'm not so sure I do. There's something to be said for blending into the crowd, and my light blonde hair does that. Not that I've done much blending in since I got here. If anything, I keep making myself stand out more not less.
"I didn't want anyone else to die," I whisper glumly.
A sad smile spreads over her face. "I get that."
"Does it ev
