جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 9

Elisa's pov I dragged my feet on the burning hot coal, grunting with every step I took. The man leading me tugged on the chains around my neck. "Move it. You brought this upon yourself." I bit back a snarky reply and kept my head down as I continued moving. When I reached the end of the burning coal, I collapsed to the floor. My knees giving out beneath me. John scoffed. "Watch your mouth, next time." His boot flew up kicking me square in the jaw. I groaned in pain, listening to their mocking laughter. "Take her back to the cell!" He commanded and soon two men were by my side pulling me to my feet harshly. I didn't try to fight as they pulled me away. I didn't have the strength to. I hadn't eaten or drank anything all week as my punishment. I coughed up blood, splashes of it landing on one of the men. He threw me a disgusted look and I made sure to smile at him with my bloodied teeth. When we got to the barely lit cell, they threw me in and walked away. Marie, my room mate

Elisa's pov When I opened my eyes I was laying on the cold floor in the middle of the room. I slowly sat up and looked down. I was naked. I looked around the room, at the girls all backed into several corners naked as well. Some of them were hugging their friends for warmth and others were sobbing. I spotted Joanne in the farthest corner. I got up and moved closer to the wall. I hugged my knees to my chest and waited. That was all I could do. Wait. Everyone here was chosen as a player for the hunt. The hunt was something werewolves came up with. They'd send us into the forest and those that survive being killed and bring back plenty of kills would be eligible to be chosen. I'd played the game when I was 15 but it was merely a blur in my memory. The door unlocked and a guard walked in with a bag. "Stand in a line." He commanded. The girls quickly shuffled to their feet, eager to eat but I couldn't care less. "Elisa!" He barked. I grudgingly got up and stood at the back.

Elisa's pov I waited for the pain to come but I felt nothing. A warm liquid splashed on my face and I slowly opened my eyes. I gasped at the horrendous sight in front of me. The knife was stuck in Joanne's neck-blood oozing out from it. I pushed her away and quickly scrambled to my feet. My eyes met her lifeless ones and it was as if I could still hear her- still feel her mocking me. Why didn't she stab me. "Well that was some twist." John said. But I couldn't pry my eyes away from Joanne's. "I didn't expect you of all people to survive but since you did- as promised, you'll get your gift." I finally managed to look away from Joanne and at John. His voice was calm and neutral but his eyes were clearly laced with mischief "I don't want any gifts. Just Marie and Ethan." I took in a deep breath, willing the next words to leave my mouth. "Are they alive?" John looked at one of his men and then back at me. He flashed me a smile- a smile I knew all too well. "Yes, they're alive." My

John tugged me into a room, the chain on my neck biting harshly into my skin."It's good to finally see you behaving. I should have done this long ago." I stared at his smug smile but I didn't say anything.My gaze fell to the floor. It was covered in blood. Marie's blood. My breath hitched and I blinked.The spotless white floor stared back at me."Move it. We don't have all day." John sneered. He led me to the stage- where others were- and took his place in front of us."Ladies and gentlemen, today we have a new batch of pets."An auction. So this was what happened to the people that were sold. This was my fate.I could hear chattering from the crowd but I didn't bother to lift my head up."So go on and pick your choice." John said.Numbers flew around the air. The people that were bought were led off stage to be prepared."Hey what's wrong with that black haired one." A voice from the crowd called out."Yeah." Another laughed she seems broken but I like them broken."The crowd soon

"W-what do you mean" I barely managed to speak, my hands trembling beside me. My breathing coming out ragged and shaky. "Her name's Maria right?" He tapped his chin thoughtfully. "I heard she was old and defenseless. What a shame."I lunged at him, grabbing his shirt in my hand. My gaze locked onto his- fierce and unhinged. I was sure I looked mental.He moved my hands away before taking a seat, "My brother had her killed. He was in charge of running the slave quarters you were in." He looked me over and motioned to the chairs. "You might want to sit down for this."But I didn't move. I was frozen to my spot. Every word felt like it was weighing down on me. My chest tightened even further making it harder for me to breathe."He got news of someone who was constantly stealing things- like extra water and food. And then one day, apparently she'd attacked a guard for hitting someone-" Matt explained., voice low and serious.No. No please."And when he found out it was an old lady of no