Chapter 5

Samuel's fingers closed on reflex.

The only thing left in his palm was the ring, and the restraint strap in his other hand had gone empty.

After I disappeared, the room went dead quiet.

Ethan was still frozen with his hand out, reaching for me, and there was nothing in his palm but air.

The sedative slipped out of Marcus' grip and hit the floor. The glass broke apart, and the fluid splashed across the tops of his shoes.

Julian pulled himself together first. He rushed to the door and ordered the hospital sealed. "Find her. Security footage, the hallways,…