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Chapter 48: The Night It Began

Author: The Grey
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ALEX

My third night in confinement is going exactly as it should.

A barely flickering bulb buzzing above my uncomfortable mattress, a silence so thick my ears blister, and a candle of hope that's finally eaten up its last bit of wax.

As if to punish me even further, I haven't heard from or seen Sage or Maya since the first day I was stashed in here.

The Omegas in charge of my meals are rotated at the end of each one, yet I can't help but notice the off looks in their eyes.

Whether or not the truth comes to light, the damage's already been done.

As is the usual routine, a gentle knock taps twice against the cell when its time for dinner and I wait for warm food.

Only time this, I don't hear the metal tray slide into my cell.

Instead, another knock echoes, trying to get my attention.

“You're meant to drop it in front. You'll get in trouble if word reaches—”

A friction-gripped creak suddenly reaches my senses, and I turn to find the door to the cell swing wide open.

“Hey Alex. It's
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