Aurora's P.O.V

I froze, staring at Ashton as though my ears had betrayed me. "What do you mean by that?" I asked, my voice cracking even though I tried to keep it steady.

Before Ashton could answer, muffled voices reached us, struggling, frantic sounds that twisted my stomach. We all turned just as Maggie stepped out from behind another jagged rock, her fingers digging into Avery's arm. Avery was bound tight, gag stuffed in her mouth, her eyes wide with panic as she ...