Chapter 5 The courtroom exploded . Cameras popped like fireworks , reporters pushing and yelling . Simon shot up , face ghost - white and pissed . " Clark Johnston , what the meaning of this ?! " Clark didn't even blink at him . He went straight to me , dropped to one knee . He started undoing the rope around my wrists , his voice low and steady . " Heidi , I'm sorry I'm late . " I looked up , barely able to lift my head , and locked eyes with him . In my last life , Clark burst into the prison trying to save me - only to die with me in the fire . " Clark … " Tears blurred everything the second I knew he'd come back with me . He brushed them away like I'd shatter . " Don't be scared , Heidi . I've got you . " Then he turned to the medics . " Take care of Ms. Wynn . Now . " They swarmed in , checking my injuries . When they saw the lash marks , Clark's whole vibe shifted - cold and dangerous . " Who did this ? " His voice was barely a whisper , but the room froze . Simon's face twisted . He tried to keep cool . " Mr. Johnston , this is a family matter- "