Ariela was curled up on the floor, her head buried in between her knees as her hair flowed down her shoulders, no longer in the neat style she'd put it in. She was sobbing slightly, the cries shaking her small frame. Her fingers curled around something on a bed in front of her. There were many similar beds, like this was some kind of makeshift hospital."What the fuck." The words came out a mutter, no reply was expected.Then Ariella raised her hand, eyes widening. Her expression shifted quickly from relief to fear. "Killian...behind you!"I turned instantly, just as something heavy slammed into my side. The pain filled my whole body, stealing a grunt. It was the man from earlier, no longer fearing for his life. His nostrils flared, eyes widening when he saw me pull the small knife out of my side."I should have knocked him out." The words came out low and muttered, laced with irritation.The man, though already shaking in fear, charged forward again. My feet shifted, turning me to th
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