They break into the clearing, and Tris digs down deep to find the strength to keep running. They should have taken time to eat something, as her energy is lacking. Adrenalin pumps through her veins as Nick pulls her along.

Tris can hear Ember whimpering in the pack, and she can’t wait to get her back to the Isle where she doesn’t have to worry about being locked up anymore.

“Nick, I don’t know that I can keep running,” she says between ...