Chapter 11 Ethan's Here

• My entire body tenses automatically. Hannah notices. "It's okay," she says quietly. "He's not Ethan. You don't have to be afraid."
• But four years of conditioning don't just disappear because someone says nice things. Footsteps approaching the kitchen. Ocean appears in the doorway, still in his suit from whatever meeting he was at. His eyes immediately find me, and I see relief flash across his face.
• "Lola. Good, you're up." His voice is gentle. "I was worried... I'm glad Hannah is taking care of you."