She followed, the bloodlust inside her suddenly subsiding, leaving her utterly alone. The adrenaline had escaped her veins, at it felt like it had left lead weights in its place. Jack was soon following them, having finished his food

After they had gotten far enough away, Aaron turned back to Victoria. "I am sorry. I know it is hard to turn away from it. It is disgusting, but don't pick a fight you can't win. The Skulls are rotten, but they are strong and numbered." She said. She had a worried expression on her face.

She only nodded, hugging herself. Even if she would've tried to say something, it wouldn't have been heard.

The sound of the siren rang out, and she knew that lockdown was imminent.

Jack cursed under his breath

Riley looks around at the sound of the siren, heart racing. His mind blanked as panic started to take its hold on him. "What are we supposed to do again?" Riley asks Shade, holding Shade's hand in a death grip.

Aaron shuddered. Her cell was close enough. She said a quick goodbye before hurrying to it. She sat down on her bunk, waiting for this to stop.

(recap? Sorry, finals weeks)

She nodded, smiling. "I think it's better than magic, she's very good at it. I'm even shocked that she could get into the shield I'd made, but she just ... I don't know, in her own little way, got me to soften up."

She chuckles and nods. ,, She does that to everyone. But you should wake up now. ,,

Shade held his hand almost as firmly. "Either the circle or cell." He said, surprised he himself had actually listened. He pulls Riley close. "We have to go."

"Yeah. I should. But it was a pleasure meeting you, Ma-er. Heh, Kai." (I hope I spelled her name right.)