Alpha Nox
“Better than spoiled milk and moldy bread.”
Hakeem, already halfway finished with his plate, grunted in agreement. The leather recliner Nox sat on creaked as he stiffened.
“That’s what they fed you?”
Chewing the last bit of brisket on my plate, I lifted an eyebrow at him. “You didn’t think they’d be feeding us lobster and grilled steak, did you?”
Nox didn’t respond. In fact, he didn’t say much of anything. Every so often I’d feel his eyes on my face, and watch as they darted down to my fingers, which were slick with juices and barbeque sauce.