Chapter 198

“We don’t have enough to take all of us,” Damien told me simply, “and we can’t run.”

Evan interjected, “You told us they watch the aliens and the spaceships. We would not be able to get on one without them seeing.”

“You can’t die,” I screamed. “Please, I’m begging you, get away from here. You are strong, smart men. You could survive! Run away!”

Damien looked seriously at me. “Weak men run, we have never been weak men. We thought we were once, but we were wrong. Our family will stay and take this punishment.”

“It’s not punishment, it’s death! I won’t let you do it,” I screamed becoming hysterical.

Bane caught me from behind and held me still. Kein disappeared for a moment and then reappeared with two small tubs of cream. I recognized the calming cream and struggled wildly, but the grip on me was firm.

Kein coated my face and neck in the stuff. I fought for consciousness, but failed. I watched dully as they lay me on our bed and covered me with a bl