Chapter 8: Betrayal or Protection
That night, Kai found her.
"How did you—?" she started.
"No time," he cut in. "We need to go."
"You used me," she said, anger and hurt rising. "That chip—"
"Was the only way to protect you," he snapped.
"From what?"
"From them."
Gunshots echoed in the distance.
Chaos erupted.
Kai grabbed her hand.
"Now you have to decide," he said.
"Do you trust me… or not?"