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"Now you’re a prisoner of rinned--"I’d like you to play for me, Mr Caleb Achilles"

I shness"

I sat down beside her and stretched out an to play And as soon as I did, I felt glad that she’dmyself to theaway at me ever since the moment had arrived for Rose’s escape

When she rested her head against my shoulder, I still didn’t open my eyes I wanted to reainstthese few seconds into my memory A memory I hoped I’d be able to draw on for the rest of time

Her soft hand folded over o," she whispered, pain traced in her voice Pain I recognized as constricting my own chest

I openedin her ereen eyes

I didn’t knohat to answer her

My throat felt dry

Without considering my actions, I reached out and brushed her war froh the silence

Quickly co myself, I stood up in time for Mr and Mrs Novak to enter the room

Chapter 39: Rose

"Rose!"

My parents drewevery part of my cheeks and forehead they could reach

"What happened?" e onJust a scratch"

Once we had finished hugging, I took a step back and reached for Caleb’s hand "This is Caleb," I said "I’m here because of hih he was sizing hiiven the serious expression on his face, but then he smiled, reached out a hand and shook his warmly

"Caleb," he said "Thank you"

Mywe can do to repay you," she said, gripping his shoulders and looking hi will be required," Caleb said, taking a step back

"Rose!"