Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Misery smiled at Cyrus when he held up the completed medallion to her with both hands. She took the piece and watched the outer ring spin slowly before it stopped on the first symbol engraved with Kane’s blood.

“Very good Cyrus, your toy is going to be a lot of fun to play with,” Misery said softly. She had told Cyrus that Kane would come this time if, while making the toy he did not cause pain. She told Cyrus he wouldn’t come and play if he was already in pain. She smiled wickedly.

“Does that mean I get a new playmate now?” Cyrus asked. “I really liked Kane.”

“You will soon be able to play with him as much as you want.” Misery informed him, “But first we need to tell him where you are.”

Cyrus followed behind Misery back to Tabatha whose eyes were glazed over from her self-induced mental retreat.

“Wake up human,” Misery hissed and the vines lowered the girl. She pressed a finger against Tabatha’s chin to lift her head. “We have need of you.”

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