Chapter 99

Valerie Will POV

“One of you kills the other and the survivor walks free.”

His voice was too calm for the sick statement he had just made.

My eyes locked on the gun he had placed in front of me. Then I looked up to him, and he wasn’t bluffing. The amusement in his eyes was replaced by something darker.

I swallowed hard, ignoring the lump that had formed in my throat. I had never held a gun in my life, let alone pointed one at someone. I didn’t even know if I had it in me to use it.

Those men were really sick.

I looked at Patrick, who had a confused expression on his face. He was probably stunned by their audacity.

My heart pounded in my chest. I just wanted to go back home to my son. I didn’t want to get involved in such a sick game.

“Pick up the guns, right away.” His angry voice echoed through the quiet room.

My hands trembled as I reached out for the gun. It was cold and metallic. Heavy even. I looked at Patrick, and he