Chapter 5

The deeper the fear, the clearer my head became.

I opened my mouth to stall, but Mark yanked my hair and dragged me across the floor.

"Quit talking to her," he snarled. "Just get her to the hospital."

Outside, a black van idled.

They shoved me inside, and the van peeled out, tearing down the street.

I stared out at the unfamiliar landscape, a cold knot of panic tightening in my stomach.

Was this really it? After getting a second chance, was I still going to die at the hands of these jerks?

Suddenly, the van screeched to a halt,…