#Chapter 234: Antidote

Audrey I slid down off of Edwin’s back, my legs quivering as they hit the ground. Axel and Fiona stood in front of us, their expressions unreadable, but I could feel their gazes burning into us, waiting for our next move. My heart thudded violently in my chest—not from fear, but from anticipation. I was more prepared than they would ever know, but I needed to be careful. So I did exactly what we had practiced: I forced my face into a mask of terror, letting my wide eyes tremble, my lower lip quivering as if I were on the verge of breaking. From the porch, Peter’s voice tore through the air like a wounded animal’s cry. “Audrey, run! Get out of here!” His voice was raw, cracked from screaming. “Edwin, how could you? How could you bring her here?!” he shrieked, struggling against his bonds. I turned slightly, stealing another glance at him. He looked even worse up close. His skin was pale, almost translucent, his veins close to bursting beneath his s