The outside of me is still, quiet, smooth. The inside of me is being shredded. Because I see the smile on his face, how happy he is, how proud of himself, and I know he’s serious. He expects me to stay here with him. He’s been planning it. He’s prepared this place for me. I put my hand on my stomach because that metal spider is going to eat right through me and let my screams come pouring out. “I can’t stay here, Bo.” He tilts his head to the side. “You have to. You can’t go back up there.” “I need to.” He shakes his head. “Then Mugo would just . . . no, I’m sorry. I won’t allow that.” He sees the tears in my eyes and reaches out to touch my face. I force myself not to flinch, because I know that would upset him. “Are you worried about Guiren? Because he can come visit you!” He says it like he’s offering me a special gift. “No, that’s not enough,”
