The Fear Trials (7 page)

Chapter 2
Zephyr

A
number is a stupid thing to fear.

57809. Each time I see that one I shiver.

45860. I spin away, face flushed, fingers trembling.

23412. Guilt. Hatred. Anguish. I want to turn around and bang my head against a brick wall until it bleeds, until I black out and leave the world behind.

Wards shouldn't have feelings. Especially the boys. We should be tough, able to fend for ourselves. At least, that's what the Initiative tells us.

It's stupid to fear a number.

But I do.

I do.

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