Strange Love: An 80s Fake Dating Hockey Romance (Merrimack Mavericks Hockey Book 1) by Steffanie Blais

Author:Steffanie Blais [Blais, Steffanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-03-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

“Sister Christian”

Ivy - Age 16, 1986

The days after I reached out for help were filled with anxious anticipation. Will the FBI come storming in, releasing us all from this living hell? Will Auron find out and punish me?

But as time passes, nothing happens. Life goes on as usual, or as normal as it can be. There is a strange buzz about the compound. Tensions are high, and patience is at a minimum. Security detail has increased, and those in charge seem especially energized and frenetic. Those who are captives sense a shift, but we’re too afraid to ask too many questions.

Today, I’m working in the main building, surrounded by the men in expensive suits who always show up to speak to Auron. I lead them to his office. The hallway is lined with moving boxes filled with God knows what, but I am strictly forbidden from going near them.

The visitors’ predatory gazes follow me to Auron’s office, making my skin crawl. I heave a sigh of relief once I’m back at my desk, but it’s short-lived.

Auron calls me into his office just a few minutes later. My heart races with fear and uncertainty as I enter the room to find the three men sitting casually on the couch, eyeing me while Auron leans against his desk.

“Ivy,” he greets me with a smile that does not reach his eyes. “I have some news.”

My throat tightens as I struggle to swallow. “What is it?” I manage to ask, trying to maintain a calm facade.

“I have heard from The Voice,” Auron announces. “It is time for you to move on from this place and fulfill a higher purpose.”

My hands begin to tremble at my sides as tears prick at the corners of my eyes, threatening to spill over.

“What does that mean?” I ask. I don’t even recognize my voice. It sounds so small and helpless.

“Starting very soon, you will begin to visit the medicinal cleansing tent. You are ready to ascend to your next level of consciousness.”

My eyes narrow as I look at these men, so ready to destroy what’s left of my young life. An emotion I haven’t allowed myself to feel in a long time overtakes me: anger.

“No,” I say firmly.

Auron cocks his head to the side before speaking. “Gentlemen, leave us alone, please.”

The men exit the room as Auron comes to stand before me. “Ivy, you don’t want to disobey The Voice, do you?” he asks smoothly.

“I don’t want to go into that tent,” I say firmly.

“But you have to go in there. The Voice says it’s so.”

“And then what happens?” I ask.

“Then we see what the voice commands.”

“Does that have something to do with your men?”

“I don’t like this questioning, Ivy. I’ve shown you extraordinary patience and love since you arrived, and this is how you repay me?”

This is what Auron does. He tries to make it seem like you owe him something. Like you’re lucky that you’re here instead of living your life. His mind games worked when I was twelve.

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