LIAM

They came for me one day. I didn't know whether it was morning or night until I was dragged up the ladder and towards Ronan's mansion. My mind raced with thoughts of Maxine.

Were they taking me to her? Would I finally be able to see her again? How much had she changed? Had they tortured her? Most importantly, was she okay?

They led me into the back of the mansion. The metal chains rattled as I was yanked down the corridor. My wrists were bleeding from where the cuffs bit into my ...