Chapter 9 Mari’s POV

I only made it three steps.

Rook caught me by the arms. His grip was gentle, his hands were big and warm, and he held me like I would shatter if he squeezed too hard.

“Let go of me!”

“Mari, wait.”

“She’s in there alone!” I was shouting, and I couldn’t stop. “My mom doesn’t know her own name, Roo...