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end, if it will benefit the citizens, changes must be made,” I said.
    “I agree. I’m nervous though. I’ve heard some horror stories about the other bunker. They’re saying it’s an extremely tight run ship. Like, you can’t even sneeze without asking.”
    I sighed. “Do you know if everyone will be separated, like they are here?”
    “I don’t know, but I’m assumin g they will be. It’s all for the “greater good”. Keep the guys in one area for training, and girls in the other to learn how to plant and cook. But in actuality, we’ll all be slaves, just like we are here. Obeying orders and doing whatever we’re told, or else. I don’t know if I could live in a place that wouldn’t allow me to see Pike. Here, I’m able to see his gorgeous face every single day.”
    “Yeah,” I breathed. I knew I couldn’t live in a place where Finn wasn’t part of my life.
    “Well, let’s get packed and get the hell out of here. The new bunker better be ready for us. I wonder if they’re prepared for two rule breakers such as ourselves,” she said, a scheming smile firmly in place.
    “Team Airvent!” I cheered, and she giggled. “So, do you know what flight you’ll be on?”
    “I’ll be on the second chopper,” she rolled her eyes. “Daddy’s orders. He wants to make sure I’m one of the first to the bunker. So, do you know what flight you’re on?”
    “Yep. We’re supposed to be going out on the first flight with the doctors and the injured. Finn and I will be with Dr. Banks, since we’re still under his care.”
    “I meant to ask, what the hell happened to you?” She stared at my cheek and then took my wrists in her hands. “Did this happen from Finn’s rescue?”
    “No. I got into a scuffle here, but I’m fine,” I said.
    “And what about Finn?”
    “He’s doing great. When I found him, he was in a room. His leg was badly injured and he’d lost a lot of blood. He almost didn’t make it.” Even the thought of losing him made my insides sick and my eyes water.
    “Well, he did, and that’s what matters. Right?”
    “ Right,” I nodded, and squeezed her hands.
    “So have you seen or talked to Pike lately?”
    “He came to visit me a few times. It was hard because this place is under constant surveillance, and my awesome, overprotective dad had a camera on my cell. Pike had to stand in the dark, outside of the camera view where he couldn’t be seen, just so we could talk. I had to pretend like I was reading a book out loud, just so they wouldn’t think anything was off. It totally sucked, but I was glad he came. He made being in there so much better.”
    “Remember the scuffle I mentioned? Well, he saved me today. I’ll tell you the whole story later.”
    “What? Wait!” She gasped. “No, you have to tell me now.”
    “Okay, the quick version. I was attacked by a soldier named Titus. Pike came in, with two other guards, and stopped him just in time.”
    “ Are you serious? I hate Titus with a passion. When they created the word asshole, he was the reason,” she snapped, then gasped. “Oh no, Abi. Is he the reason why your face and your wrists are like that?”
    I nodded.
    “Asshole!” she cursed. She wrapped her arm around me. “What happened?”
    As soon as she touched me, I broke down. “He tried to…well, he tried…but he didn’t,” were the only words I lamely got out.
    “It’s alright. You’re fine now,” she said softly, rubbing my back.
    I nodded, wiping the tears which had collected in my eyes.
    “I wish I could enforce capital punishment and hang him. Where is he now?”
    “ They took him to the cells. Pike said he’d take care of him,” I said.
    She sighed and shook her head. “Does Finn know?”
    “No, and I don’t want him to. At least, not for now. He’s still in recovery. I’ll tell him when he’s a bit stronger.”
    She hugged me. “I’m so sorr y, Abi. I can’t imagine the horror you went through. I’m glad they caught him.”
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