Betrayal from within and yet, nothing she confessed was truly that surprising. I’d known there was something off about her. She didn’t quite fit—not her story, not her actions. “We need to get Kelly back,” Greer said as she finally sheathed her blade. “Yes, we do. Before she gives up whatever it is that Andrew needs from her.” Ella nodded. “And I think I have a way.” “You have a way?” Greer shook her head, her face a mask of anger once again. “Hell no! You’re about to be shackled.” She took two stomping steps in Ella’s direction. “No, Greer,” I said as I unsheathed my sword. The sword Ella had given me, I realized. Greer snorted. “You watch your step, Ariana or I’ll be reprimanding you for insubordination.” “What are you going to do, Greer?” I countered as I lowered the sword, tip down into the dirt, hands resting on the hilt.
