Behind them, Nia’s sobs grew louder, more frantic. “Please, please, don’t let it kill me,” she whispered over and over, like a chant. Her body rocked slightly as if she couldn’t keep still, terror controlling her every muscle.Darius forced himself to shut out the sound. He couldn’t afford to let emotions take over. His eyes scanned again, walls, shelves, floor, surfaces, until something caught his attention.A faint glow.On the small table at the side, half-buried under papers and dust, lay an iPad.He strode over, snatching it up. The screen blinked alive the moment his finger brushed across it.And there he was.Eron.His face filled the screen, his expression twisted with a smile that dripped with mockery. His voice slithered through the room, smooth and cruel.“Lucky you,” Eron drawled, “you found me just in time, I hope.” He tilted his head, eyes gleaming with dar
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