And Then There Were Four novel Chapter 227

Held back against my will, I watched Priscilla whisper something in my mother's ear and then watched my mother disappear up the stairs, more than likely towards the children.

Kate disappeared right behind her, as if unable to watch what was about to happen before her. As Priscilla stocked forward, though, she looked to Hale and nodded her head. Some secret untold agreement between them I wasn't privy to.

"Ivy, unfortunately, I understand how hard this is for you. But you cannot be given to them. It is part of the plan, and I need you to trust me when I say they will not kill him. They will not kill him because he is the bait they need to get to you." I didn't want to listen to her. No matter what she was saying, I couldn't listen to her.

"Bait or not, I am not going to let him sacrifice himself for me," I replied as tears streamed down my cheeks. This was the most agonizing thing I ever had to go through.

Knew I could save him, but also knowing they would not allow me to do so.

A rush of tingles crossed over my skin, and as I looked out the window, I watched a strange woman I had never seen before walking the perimeter of the house. A blue cloak over her head and sapphire eyes staring back at me.

"Who was that?" I asked, watching as Priscilla's gaze turned towards the window and then back to me with a small smile.

"Unfortunately, that is an insurance policy that we had to make."

Insurance policy? What the fuck did she mean that was an insurance policy?

As James and Talon lost their hold on me, my eyes darkened over as the power and rage ran through my blood. Throwing James aside, I bolted towards the door only to be thrown back five feet when I met an invisible barrier.