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@@@@@I was not to be killed?not immediately, anywayJared was keeping me prisoner It seemed a beautiful word under the circumstances I told you he would protect us ?Don't make this difficult, Jared,? said a new male voice I didn't recognize ?We don't want to hurt you, JaredWe're all brothers hereBut we will if you make us There was no bluff in Kyle's tone Jared stood rock still My heart started thumping faster than before, jerking against my ribs so hard that the hammering disrupted the rhythm of my lungs, made it difficult to breatheMelanie was incapacitated with fear, unable to think in coherent words They were going to hurt himThose lunatic humans were going to attack one of their own ?Jared? please,? Ian said Jared didn't answer A heavy footfall?a lunge?and the sound of something heavy hitting something solidA gasp, a choking gurgle ? ?No!? I cried, and launched myself through the round hole CHAPTER 16 Assigned The ledge of the rock exit was worn down, but it scraped my palms and shins as I scrambled through itIt hurt, stiff as I was, to wrench myself erect, and my breath caughtMy head swam as the blood flowed downward I looked for only one thing?where Jared was, so that I could put myself between him and his attackers They all stood frozen in place, staring at meJared had his back to the wall, his hands balled into fists and held lowIn front of him, Kyle was hunched over, clutching his stom