under his control
My finger hovered over the play button before I finally clicked.
The screen came to life, and I saw her. A little girl sitting on a medical bed, legs swinging back and forth, humming softly. Her curls framed her round face, her eyes bright and curious. I felt something twist deep in my chest, something that wasn’t fear or anger, something I couldn’t name.
A scientist walked past the camera and said, “The subject shows stable cell regeneration. Her bloodline integration is perfect. The Thorne gene has ensured total control.”
The Thorne gene. Liam’s blood.