- RAYA -
As I'm approaching the terrifying old abandoned saw mill, I'm overwhelmed with relief that I didn't come alone. Up until now, I hadn't been able to decide if I did the right thing by telling Dex, but now I know that I did.
If I had to walk in here without a plan other than to just trade myself for my sister, I would feel completely hopeless and alone right now. But I don't feel those things. I feel gratitude and relief and so much love—even though I'm still terrified and worried about Rory.
But Dex is with me, and I know he won't let anything happen. Not to mention Luciano and whoever his friends are.
I'm starting to wonder who Luciano really is. Dex said he has powerful friends—helpful, powerful friends. Good eggs who are willing to be bad, and Dex obviously didn't want me around them.
