Chapter 77

"So who put money on him getting one of us?" one of the soldiers asked, making Alex look up, trying to get a handle on what was happening.

One of the other soldier was rubbing his cheek, which was showing a distinct, dark red mark on it, but he grinned. "I did. Worth every penny."

The others groaned, their good natured ribbing flowing around Alex, pricking at his temper. It gave him a rush of adrenaline that helped kick his brain back into gear. He craned his neck around.

"Where's Bella?"

The soldier that he'd hit smirked at him. "She's indisposed. And you're being moved for now."

Before he had a chance to ask any more questions, they'd stopped and one of the soldiers put his hand on a panel next to the door. Alex was shoved into the room, the door whisking shut behind him. It had a couch, a bookshelf that was filled with books, a table and two chairs, and was otherwise completely sterile.