Chapter 62. Face to Face with Cara

“Marcus!” gasped Cara breathlessly as her eyes widened with renewed hope realizing that he was here for her. She touched the door to push it open when Frederick’s voice resonated in the corridor. She panicked and closed the door shut immediately.

“What the f*ck are you doing here? Who’s inside the room?” growled an angry Frederick as he stormed towards her. Cara froze with fright and shook her head vehemently.

“N-no one. I just saw a mouse,” she stammered with a pale face. She just prayed that Frederick wouldn’t open the door and see Marcus. Then there would be no saving anyone. Frederick would surely kill everyone she held dear, including Marcus.

“Don’t bloody fool me, Cara. I’m sure there’s someone,” he gritted out as he stopped inches away from her while she cowered with fright.

“There isn’t, Frederick. Please believe me. I’ll do nothing you don’t like. I know the consequences,” she whispered, trembling with fright. Frederick’s hand shot out and grasped he