Borys let go of her and the moment he did, she ran into my arms, tears streaming down her face. I held her tight, unwilling to let go, sickened by the thought of what she'd been through since she arrived at The Oasis.
I didn't need to ask if she was alright or if they hurt her. It was clear to see that she wasn't. It was obvious that they had.
"Get me out of here, Derek," she sobbed against my chest. "He's going to destroy me. Everyone here is insane. Especially my mother…"
She knows. I shut my eyes, trying to find words to soothe her, wondering how on earth I was going to get her out of there. I could smell the blood on her neck. My mouth watered at the scent, but I was too mortified by the idea that Borys had already tasted her blood to even start craving her.
"Sofia, I'm so sorry," was all I could think of to say.
She shook her head. "You didn't do this."
"I've failed to protect you so many times…"
