Chapter 17 Line Crossing

• Adrian's POV
• Samantha's brother disappeared into the forest, his last words hanging there like a cold threat. We cannot turn back once we start. Samantha's face was obviously strained, but she wasn't the only one unhappy about what Alex's involvement would bring.
• Alex might be dangerous. more peril than she had ever known. I recognized his manner—a man who examined every movement and considered others as chess board pawns. the kind of person who helped only when it directly benefited him. Now we were hooked to him, depending on him to bring Jared down. But what would the cost be?