“They aren't monsters!"Her mother whispered, "Yes, they are.”

“Ignorant people, whispering cruel rumors, her mother whispered. Pay them no mind.”

“...monsters aren't born, they're made...”

“Aren't we all monsters inside?”

“I'm telling you, monsters aren't born, they're made.”

“Do you think she is?" Her voice trembled. Her heart throbbed as she waited for him to answer. "You think they've killed her?"Every moment wrapped around Scarlet's neck, strangling her, until the only possiblbe word from Wolf's mouth had to be yes. Yes, she was dead. Yes, she was gone. They'd murdered her. These monsters had murdered her.Scarlet pressed her palms into the crate, trying to push through the plastic. "Say it.""No," he murmured, shoulder sinking, "No, I don't think they've killed her. Not yet."Scarlet shivered with relief. She covered her face with both hands, dizzy with the hurricane of emotions. "Thank the stars," she whispered. "Thank you.”