Chapter 104

KEENA

Gerald pulls up to Ward's childhood home and puts the car in park. I try to open the back door of the car but he must have turned the childproof locks on. I look over at Ward and he is still knocked out. His breathing is ragged. Shaking him by the shoulder I try to wake him up but it is of no use. Whatever came through the vents of the car was too strong.

"What did you do to him?" I ask Gerald.

"He will be fine," Gerald says shortly. "Just a small amount of wolfsbane."

"You poisoned your own son?" I gasp.

"I told you that we needed to talk to you without Ward present," Gerald says quietly. "It would be better if you didn't run."

A memory flashes through my mind and vomit rises in my throat. The last time someone told me not to run it was Jarek. I nod my head up and down, unable to speak.

Gerald rolls down the windows of his car before getting out and removing his mask. Walking to my door Gerald hesitantly opens it. I look back at Ward before I climb