Chapter 67

Papa pulls me back, his features twisted with concern. I breathe in sharply and glance around the room, searching for Caleb.

"Where did Caleb go? How did you know I was coming here?" I ask Papa. The last thing I remember is almost being strangled to death before I passed out cold. Papa stands to his feet and holds out a hand for me to take. I grip onto it firmly and he pulls me to my feet, his face looking tired and in need of rest.

"Caleb called me and told me what you...