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“That’s impossible,” I tell him, like he’s the one who doesn’t understand. “Sam hates Bianco.”
Sam has always protected me against my old foster dad. He would never betray me like that.
The apology in Viktor’s eyes tells me that he’s not lying, that this is his direct knowledge of the facts.
“But—”
“He’s here. Samuel. He found you.”
Sweat covers my back, the hangover making the situation worse. I shake my head, dizziness engulfing me. “Is he here for me?”
Viktor nods. “We caught him trying to breach our grounds. He wants you to go home with him.”
Viktor’s voice resonates in my head, banging against my skull. Did Sam really testify in favor of Bianco?
“I told him he could see you.”
“Why would you do that?” I snap. I don’t like when he plays his games.
“Because,” he explains, “I want you to decide if you want to stay or go with him.”
My eyes widen, my heart exploding in my chest and releasing adrenaline. It makes me shake.
“I don’t know if I can talk to him,” I admit. What if he tries to bring me back just so Bianco can get to me again?
No, he wouldn’t do that.
Then, why is he trying to get him out of prison?
“I think you should,” Viktor insists. “You’ve been here for more than a year, Rosalind. Don’t you think you deserve that bit of freedom?”
It’s hard to take a deep breath, though I manage. And I nod, giving my approval.
We’re waiting in the compound’s drawing room for some guards to bring in Sam. Viktor is sitting next to me, a reassuring hand drawing circles between my shoulder blades. I’m terrified to see him again. It’s been too long. It was easier to never have to think about anyone outside of here. In one morning, I’m forced to think of both Bianco and Sam.
How could he testify for him? I don’t understand.
The door is pushed open, and after a few grunts, Sam is dragged through it. There are four guards surrounding him. Probably the same number it took to neutralize him. He looks exactly the same as he did the day I was taken.
I wonder if he has the same opinion of me. Do I look the same? I haven’t changed anything. His nose is bleeding and he snorts, attempting to stop the flow. Blood drips on the floor and I wince. I’d never seen him hurt before.
“Rose,” he rasps. “You’re here.” There’s a sigh of relief that leaves him despite perfectly knowing he’s not in a good situation.
“Hello, Mr. Thomas. You wanted to see me,” Viktor says calmly.
Hands tied behind his back, Sam can’t do much when the guards push him to sit on the sofa opposite us.
“You finally found our compound,” Viktor smiles. “It took you quite a while, didn’t it?”
“Are you okay?” Sam asks me, ignoring Viktor completely.
I nod, not being able to find my voice. He notices the way I bring myself closer to Viktor, looking for comfort. He looks away for a few seconds, his nostrils flaring.
“So, what’s the objective of your visit?”
Sam chuckles. “Fuck you.”
“You’re here to take Rosalind home.”
