Silver Elite

by Dani Francis

“Your father trusts you explicitly, huh? He says as he speaks telepathically to his Modified girlfriend.”

“Raise it to your head and pull the trigger.” The barrel is now pointing straight at her own temple.

“Pull the trigger, Jayde.” With a sudden, sickening click, Jayde obeys.

“Oh my…gosh,” she gasps, taking a step back. “That’s a bloodmark.”

“I am. But I’ve been loyal to the Company my whole life. My parents still serve the General in Ward Z. Our cattle feeds the Command.”

“Wren is an Aberrant operative.”

I hate you

“Thank you,” I tell him. “For what?” “Not letting them kill me. Coming with me. Being my best friend since I was six years old.” Our eyes lock. “I love you.” His voice is gruff in my head. “I love you, too.”