Chapter 44

“Yes. Of course. I am not stupid. I know what I am doing.” Mitchell dug his claw into Alex’s side, sending a blinding pain throughout his body.

“Now’s the time to enjoy the movie, boy. Be a good boy and watch without a panic, okay?” He flashed an inane grin.

“This is but one show,” added Elizabeth.

Alex sucked in a breath, gaining his strength. “As long as I am alive, I’ll hunt you down. I’ll be your worst nightmare. All of you!” He swallowed hard, the pain pulling at him, draining him. “You’ve shown your cards.”

Mitchell smiled then, and dread slid down Alex’s spine. “Have we?”

“I am afraid you will never get out of here alive. And even if you do, you will be a living dead.” Kara interposed.

With that, Mitchell and Kara left the room. Followed by Jim and Elieth who left holding onto each other’s hands.

Alex glanced away. The idea that his cousin and closest friend were part of all this hurt him most, but he didn’t want Jim or any of them to