CHAPTER 42

"Bella." "Bella." "Bella!" I open my eyes slowly, blinking rapidly until my vision adjusts to the dark. My eyes widen as I make out Brody's face in front of me, inches away from my face. "Brody," I whisper, the back of my throat feeling dry as a bone. I shuffle awkwardly, the cold floor underneath me. "At least you still know my name," Brody smirks, looking down at me with his green eyes shining brightly. They resemble beautiful emeralds that gleam in the light. My stomach tightens in knots...