CHAPTER 25 - BEATRICE
I moan as I open my eyes. My head hurts too much. It absolutely throbs.
My body feels slow and weak, like a weight is sitting on top of me. I try moving my hand to at least see my fingers, but it doesn't move. I'm completely numb, but can still myself.
I try to focus on my surroundings, but the ceiling over me seems to be made of light. There are no voices in the room. Am I dead?
Tobias. I need you. I love you.
My stomach twists at the thought of Tobias sitting with our group, searching high and low for me. He must be dead worried right now. First Evelyn, and now me?
Find me. Look for me. Please…
I don't know how long I stay immobile and laying on that metal table. It feels like forever. I should have known Jeanine would not let me get away so easily. A door opens and closes. Footsteps near me and I close my eyes quickly.
"There's no point pretending to be asleep Ms. Prior. I saw you close your eyes."
The voice sends chills down my back. A shadow passes over me and I look up.
"Caleb?" My brother smiles sinisterly at me.
"Hello Beatrice and welcome to the Erudite Society. We are so glad that we could abduct you so soon. By the way, how are Mom and Dad doing?"