Category Archives: Chapter 33

Thirty-three – 08

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Damn,” I breathed, feeling my stomach sink. A dull pounding was starting to rise behind my eyes and I rubbed at my temple, exhaling quietly. “What else, then?” He sighed quietly. “I’m … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 07

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My heart fluttered in the cage of my ribs like a trapped bird. Lin tugged at my braid and I shook myself, sucking in a breath. Steady. Breathe. Focus. “Okay,” I said. … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 06

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Mar?” I hadn’t heard the sound of Matt’s footsteps as I stood staring at the fire, and it startled me. Lin made a sound of distress as I jumped, turning quickly toward … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] We lay there in silence, the two of us with baby Lin nestled against Thom’s chest. It was if Thom sensed that if he pressed me, nothing good would come of it, … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “But you don’t want to ask him.” I winced at the certainty in Thom’s voice—in part because he was right, but mostly because I wished he hadn’t realized he was right. He … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Whoa, whoa.” Thom pressed his cheek against my hair. “Hey, slow down. What the hell do you have to be sorry for? How is that your fault?” “Because she’s looking for me, … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Marin.” Thom squeezed a little harder and it snapped me back. I sucked in a sharp breath, tears stinging behind closed lids. “Marin, talk to me.” “She can’t know where we are,” … Continue reading

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Thirty-three – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] The bottom dropped out of my stomach, a sudden chill seizing me in an iron grip. “Thom,” I said quietly, struggling to keep my voice steady as I asked the question again, … Continue reading

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