Wolves at the Wall by S E Meyer

Author:S E Meyer [Meyer, S E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amazon Publishing
Published: 2019-12-22T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER XV

Anna inched around the back of the police station, stopping to listen for any sign of the guards. With the street barren and the building’s front vacant, she crept to the front door and tried the handle. The door swung open.

Anna let out a breath.

She ducked inside and snapped the keys from the wall before heading to Atticus's cell.

Atticus greeted her with wide eyes. “Anna, you got out.”

She slid the key into the slot and twisted the lock open. “Yes, now we need to get the hell out of here.”

Atticus swung the door. “We can't leave town.”

“What? Why? We need to leave before someone sees us.”

“Anna, this town is why I'm here. Why you're here. This is the most important part of my plan. We have to return everyone to Easton. We must prove once and for all there is a cure. I have planned this for years. We will show the people their government has been lying to them all along.” Atticus raised his hands. “When the citizens of Easton see their family members return free of disease, it will spark revolution, ending Cromwell's tyranny.”

Anna lowered her eyebrows. “Their loved ones? These people are from Easton?”

“Yes, banished over the years for not being able to afford treatments or other petty crimes. The most crucial part of this plan is for them to return.”

“How are you supposed to get them to Easton while sitting in a jail cell?”

“That was a misunderstanding between myself and the new police chief. That's why I needed you.”

“Why me?”

“Because you are the only one that can change his mind. Anna the Police Chief of New Easton is-” The door swung open, cutting Atticus off.

William Wool entered the station and froze, his eyebrows narrowing as he shook his head. “Anna?”

Anna's heart leaped from her chest as the corners of her mouth stretched into a broad smile. “Billy!” Anna ran to him, throwing her arms around his shoulders. She looked into his eyes. “You're still alive. You don’t understand how long I've dreamt of this moment. I always hoped I would see you again. What are you doing here?”

Billy drew away from Anna's embrace. “I was sent here, remember?”

Anna stepped back to study his face. “What's wrong? Aren't you happy to see me?” Anna tipped her head. “I missed you so much.”

“Anna, a lot has changed. I-”

The mayor burst through the police station door. “Willy!” Shelia pulled Billy into a long embrace before placing her lips on his. “They said you were back.”

Willy?

The kiss continued while Anna shook her head, balling her fists.

Billy ended the kiss, making eye contact with Anna. “I'm sorry, Anna. I never thought I would see you again. Like I said, a lot has changed.”

“Apparently,” Anna spat.

Sheila raised an eyebrow. “You two know each other?”

Billy turned back to Sheila. “Sheila, this is Anna Morton.”

Sheila extended her hand. “Anna, Willy has told me a lot about you.”

Anna ignored the offer. “It's Anna Wool now.”

Billy squinted. “So, you got married too.”

Anna pushed Billy, her pulse throbbing in her neck.

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