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The entire day dragged on for an eternity. I didn't even bother showing up for dinner because I wasn't entirely sure that I could handle another encounter with Bex. Or anyone for that matter. My feet led me through the ancient halls that were completely empty. The next thing I knew, I was sitting in the middle of the PE barn.

What Bex had said to me just hours ago continued to run through my mind. It was like a song that was stuck in my head. In a flash, I darted from where I was sitting and punched a punching bag with everything I had. It was swung back and forth back and forth back and fo-. I shook my head to clear my mind. I stared at the bag, deep in thought. Unbeknownst to me, the sun had slipped behind the tree line and the only light was from the full moon above.

"She was lying, you know." I almost slapped myself for not hearing him approach. I was really losing my touch. What he said struck a chord though, and I snapped back at him.

"You and I both know that she wasn't, Zach." I felt him lay down next to me, and I allowed myself to lean back on the hard floor. He made no move to say that I was wrong this time. He knew better than to lie to me.

"I don't know who I am anymore Zach. I'm lost." I whispered, turning my head to get a better look at him. His long body was starched out on the floor. Somehow, he was muscular but also lean, a body created by years of endless and relentless training. His biceps supported his head as he stared straight above him. His brown, almost black, hair was slightly longer than the usual military cut he had when he attended Blackthorne. His curls just grazed his forehead. His strong and defined jaw was clenched as if he was holding back from saying something. Zach's eyes were what captured my attention the most though. They were dark and held secrets and thoughts and memories that nobody knew. I couldn't help but wonder if one day his eyes would let me in.

"You're not the only one." And in that moment, I felt awful. I had completely forgotten that Zach had his own demons that he was constantly battling.

"I'm sorry." My words came out choked.

His deep voice vibrated through my own. "So am I." I wasn't able to prevent a lone tear from escaping my welling eyes. He must have spotted it, because his calloused thumb stroked over my cheek and wiped it away. Without a moment's hesitation, he grabbed me and pulled my small body closer to his. Neither of us spoke as I slowly drifted off into sleep. I vaguely remember his arms scooping me up and carrying me into my own bed.

The mountain air stung my cheeks and caused my eyes to water. I could feel my body being dragged roughly over sticks and rocks and grass. There seemed to be a commotion going on around me.

"I don't fucking care if you haven't had any action in weeks! The girl is off-limits until I say otherwise." Her voice woke me up from my daze. My eyes darted around. Trees. Pine trees and evergreens and snow and a stone house and pain. That's what I saw. What I felt. I heard a few groans from around me and I lifted my head even more to see a huge man and three others around me. My hands were bound and above my head. My clothes were torn and the cold whipped my exposed.

"Welcome to Austria, dear! Nice of you to finally join us."

I shot out of bed, not even caring that I made enough noise to wake everyone in my room up. In fact, I needed everyone to wake up. I darted over to where Macey lay perfectly on her back, her hair pooled around her.

"Macey, Macey wake up! Wake up!" Her eyes slowly opened as she took in her surroundings.

"Cam? What is it?" Her voice was covered in sleepiness, but I gave her no time to adjust. By now Bex and Liz were stirring. They both looked at me in confusion.

"Austria. I was in Austria when they had me. It's this little stone house in the forest, high up in the mountains. It was really cold." All three of them looked wide-awake as I told them what I had just remembered. Macey and Liz ran out of the dorm room, presumably to tell Abby or my mother. I was left alone with Bex. My euphoria was quickly drained.

"So, they really had you." Her eyes were distant as she said this.

"What did you think?" I replied, shooting her an incredulous look. She shrugged in response. I knew her response without her even saying it. She thought I was making it all up. For some unknown reason, my cheeks flushed an unnatural shade of red. "I would never do that. You should know that." To my astonishment, her eyes held a sorrowful look in them as she chuckled without humor.

"I've been finding that I never really knew you Cammie. None of us did. I don't really know what to think of you anymore." I would be lying if I didn't agree with Bex.

"Bex, it was to protect you all. I couldn't put you guys in danger." Macey and Liz still hadn't returned. The silence that followed was painfully awkward.

"You left without us. Not to protect us, but because I think you knew that we would've held you back. You were too good for us. But you aren't anymore. No, now you are the weak link. Stings, huh?" And then it dawned on me.

"Bex, are you jealous of me?" I could feel people enter the room behind me. I didn't turn to see who it was. Her caramel eyes saw right through me as she replied.

"Was. Past tense." A pointed cough brought us back to reality. I spun around to find my mother, Joe, Abby, Zach, and Grant now joining us in our room. Joe was the first to speak.

"They held you captive in Austria?" He only paused for me to nod my head, verifying his statement. "Looks like we are heading out there, then." Excitement tingled on the tips of my fingers.

"When?" I was greeted by careful looks from the adults.

"I think just the adults and Zach will be attending" My mother seemed to brace for my reaction. She was smart.

"No. Absolutely not. You guys wouldn't know anything if I didn't just tell all of you. You have to bring me along." Macey reached out to pat me on the back in sympathy. I shrugged out of her reach.

"I'm afraid it isn't safe, Squirt." Abby looked at me coolly, assessing my reaction like the skilled operative she was.

"I thought we agreed that I was not safe anywhere?" I challenged, raising a perfectly arched eyebrow, knowing very well that it would bring up a sore subject. She dropped her gaze from mine. I could feel Zach examining me, calculating the risks and the benefits.

"We should all go. We are safer in numbers." I sent a small smile of thanks towards Zach. He returned it with a very, dare I say sexy, smirk. After everyone had given their consent with slight hesitation from my mother, we disbanded so that everyone could pack for the trip. I smiled to myself broadly for the first time in what seemed like ages. I wouldn't be sitting here like a duck any longer. I would be searching for answers. And this time I swore I would find them. At all costs.

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