ASHLEY'S P.O.V

Hearing Kellan was here was like a lifeline pulling me from the pit I was in.

Hearing Kellan was here was like falling deeper into said pit, too.

“Kellan Langston,” The guard repeated when neither I nor Genevieve said anything. My hand trembled by my side, the dried tears in my cheeks were sticky and my throat was clogged with emotions.

My heart fluttered in my chest, hope spread to life in my veins, giving me strength, giving me a voice. “He's...here?” I ...