CHAPTER FIFTEEN - A CAGE BUILT OF FEAR

"Did you really think we wouldn't figure it out?" Aria's mind raced, searching for an escape route. "Mrs. Kane, I can explain-" Christine's laugh was harsh. "Oh, I'm sure you can. You've been quite adept at explanations so far, haven't you? Guards!" Heavy footsteps echoed from the hallway. Aria's muscles tensed, ready for a fight. She could take Christine, maybe even the guards. But Lucas... her eyes flicked to his sleeping form. "Don't even think about it," Christine warned, following her gaze. "One wrong move and I'll wake him myself. How do you think he'll react to finding an assassin in his bedroom?" Aria's shoulders slumped in defeat. "Please, just let me go. I won't come back, I swear." "Oh no, my dear," Christine said, her voice dripping with false sweetness. "You're not going anywhere except to our lovely holding cells. Guards, take her." Two massive werewolves entered the room, their eyes glowing in the darkness. Aria allowed them to grip her arms, her head bowed. "Mom