Chapter 37

Although...

"Maybe they're feeling guilty," Bella said, but her voice was empty of any sympathy.

Alex snorted. "That's possible. Whatever. So, obviously we've been reported missing." He raised his voice enough to drown out the words coming from the television. Ken was saying something more. Deciding it wasn't important, Bella turned her back on his face and watch Alex throw himself down on the bed.

"Yeah... how long do you think it will take for them to figure out where we are?"

He shrugged. "I guess it depends on when the Wolf releases that other girl... Abby. She'll be able to tell everyone that she saw us."

Approaching the bed, Bella hesitated to ask, but she really wanted to know. "What did the Wolf want you to do in exchange for lunch?"

Alex turned his head away from her as she sat down on the edge of the bed. Even though she was naked, for the first time, she didn