Chapter 17

Elizabeth spent a long time recovering. Pamela, still feeling guilty for ever pushing her toward Daniel, chose to stay by her side and help with everything from meals to daily routines. She rarely mentioned Daniel, and when she did, it was always accompanied by a venomous string of curses. The whole ordeal had left her with an unusual side effect—she'd developed a full-blown allergy to good-looking men. Anytime she saw a handsome guy, she'd mutter, "Ugh, another heartless pretty boy." But under Pamela's steady companionship, Elizabeth slowly began to emerge from the darkness. In early April, she packed her things and prepared to return to Arvania with Pamela to continue her studies. Samson drove them to the airport, reluctant to let her go, and kept reminding her to take care of herself. Just as the two of them approached the security line, a familiar figure stumbled into view. It was Daniel. Wearing a loose hospital gown, he limped toward her, completely reckless in the way h