Chapter 215

• Rayne felt all eyes on her and there was nothing friendly in any of them. She knew if she moved even a fraction of an inch the adults would descend on her instantly. She could have shadowed herself but the room wasn't big enough to hide in. They would know her start position and with so many of them they would quickly be able to triangulate her position even if they couldn't see her.
• Liam started to cry loudly and the other children did too. He wriggled against Nors, his crying becoming louder as his father held him easily to prevent him getting away.
• "No!" he sobbed. "Don't hurt, Rayne."