RYDEN

 “What is he talking about, Amelia?” I stayed still and glowered at her.

 She glowed back. I knew Amelia was a strong woman, but could also follow orders. What I was seeing right now was a woman of defiance just to protect whatever secrets she kept.

 “We all have secrets, Ryden. Just like what happened with you in that cave.”

 “It’s not a secret, and there’s nothing much to tell,” I insisted even if I could still feel it in my bones. It was that real for ...