“Erin…” Ethan breathed heavily and ran straight into the garage. He found her quickly, tied up, and put in an empty oil barrel. “Ethan…” She called out seeing him appear. Tears welled up in her eyes, her face was swollen and battered. Ethan was shocked to see this, his hands fisted beside him. “You came. Please, save me.” She pleaded, breaking him away from his angry and shocked thoughts. Swiftly, he took her up, wanting to drag her out but his arm oozed out more blood. He dropped Erin back into the barrel with a loud bang and held his arm. “I am sorry.” He said to her quickly as his back hit the wall closely by. The pain shooting through his hand was tremendous now. He didn't feel this much pain earlier because he had an adrenaline rush. Now, his body was more aware of the pain. “System, activate the Super Healing Technique.” He ordered, bracing himself for the pain that was about to come. [Activated.] As soon as the system activated it, he let out an excruciating pain. His e
“I can't seem to take out the thought that I caused their deaths. If I wasn't so persistent about the case, Jonathan wouldn't have targeted them.” Erin cried while she held Ethan’s hand for support. However, he pulled her in to embrace her, giving her comfort. He was a bit shocked by the news of those deaths, he wasn't surprised that Jonathan could pull off such a thing. “It's okay. It's going to be okay.” He whispered, patting her back.“How is it going to be okay? That bastard is probably out there and looking for his next victim.” She pulled away from the embrace and fisted her hands angrily. “If I get my hands on him! I am going to–”“What are you going to do?” Ethan chuckled while smiling. “This is not a laughing matter! I want to kill that bastard! I'm going to lose my job anyway and I do not mind taking him down with me.” She hissed angrily but she noticed the smile on Ethan’s face only grew wider. She glared at him, “What?” “What if you can get your hands on him now?” Et
Erin held Ethan’s hand tightly, her eyes going wide in the darkness. However, they didn't find themselves to be scared as they continued to walk down the stairs. Two minutes passed and they got to the foot of the stairs. They saw a narrow passageway that was lit with burning torches hanging on the walls. “Did we go back in time?” Erin joked but it didn't quite sound like a joke because she was starting to get scared. “I guess we did,” Ethan replied, his eyes reflecting the burning glow of the torches. But they were burning for something else as well. He wanted to explore. Erin could only hold onto him, and soon they got out of the passageway and a foul stench hit them. “The fuck is that?” Ethan hissed but all they could see were metal double doors that were slightly open. “I think we should go back. This will not end well.” Erin was on the verge of passing out from the stench. The smell was like the one from rotten bodies. Immediately she knew if they crossed the metal doors, t
Ethan stared at Jonathan coldly, not even feeling an ounce of remorse. He figured that the other prisoners too would be just like Jonathan and they deserved whatever was being done to them. If he didn't subdue Jonathan, Ethan would have been dead instead. It was dog eat dog world and only the strongest could survive. “Let’s go in.” Ray pointed out. There was another double metal door before them. Ethan guessed they would finally be out of the prison area. Ray opened the door and held it for Ethsn to cross through. He did and he entered into the next area which was painted all white. It was a meeting room and it wasn't empty.“Welcome.” Four men stood up to their feet immediately when they sighted Ethan. However, Ethan stood frozen, wondering what was happening. Where did the men come from? “Ethan Blackwood.” One of the men called out to him and then pointed at the head of the table. “You may have your seat.” Ethan looked at Ray who looked back at him with a reassuring look. He t
Erin froze momentarily. “What?” She asked, feeling like she heard something wrong. “What did you say?”“I mean it, Erin. You can't leave.” Ethan said to her, this time he looked much more serious and the reality of the situation finally dawned on Erin. “Haha…” Erin let out, squinting her eyes as her laughter resonated through the area. Ethan sighed seeing her like that, he looked around and sure enough, a few guards were looking at them. “Come here…” Ethan whispered to her, he took her hand and led her directly toward the stairs and back to the bedroom they were in before. As soon as the door closed behind them, Erin violently withdrew her hand from Ethan’s hand. “Are you a killer?” She asked without blinking.Ethan was shocked, “What?”“Yes! What are you even? A secret agent? A killer? A psychic? A diabolic man? A gang member? The leader? They all call you boss here. What are you?” She was completely confused. Ethan was all the things she couldn't explain and the foul stench comi
Erin did not look back as she bolted for the door. She was not scared for her life but she did not agree with what Ethan had just told her. She was a police officer and she believed all offense was supposed to be brought to the law. No one had the right to take laws into their own hands and therefore, Ethan was no different from a criminal. “Erin!” Ethan ran after her. She was already running down the stairs, and she sprinted toward the front door not caring if anyone was going to stop her. However, as she grabbed the doorknob, she realized the door was locked. “Let me out of here!” She screamed and then turned to look behind her. She saw three men dressed in black suits already behind her and Mason was there as well. “Miss Erin, please step away from the door,” Mason warned. “What if I don't?” She spat at him. “I am a police officer and I cannot bow to you criminals! I will make sure to put you all behind bars.” She threatened, her eyes blazing. Ethan had appeared and he
Ray escorted Erin out, with Mason and one other man behind them. “Get in,” Ray ordered, pointing at a car parked before the mansion. “What is this about?” She asked, folding her hands with an annoyed look. “I guess your chief would like to see you after you were absent for days.” Ray chuckled and pointed at the car door again. However, Erin was in disbelief and was also confused about what he wanted. “Are you letting me go?” She had high hopes. “Of course not.” Ray chuckled, his eyes going dim like he was scheming something. “I just want to let you see the outside world.” “And when you are back here, you can make your final decision.”Erin realized what was going on and she chuckled, while she shook her head. Ray had probably prepared something that would change her mind but she didn't think she was ready to change her own mind. Without another word, she got into the car with Mason and the other man. Erin sat in the backseat, looking out through the window. She took out her ph
Erin was short of words as she stared at Mason with a gaping mouth. How did he get there? She had seen him go the other way and now he was here? “This is not the time to ask me how I got here.” He smirked, already knowing what I was thinking. “Do you want to go in or not?” Mason asked. Erin took a deep breath, she knew what was waiting for her behind the door but somehow, she wanted the chief to say it to her face if he really meant it. “I will go in. If I need to run out immediately, I will.” Erin made her decision. Mason nodded and watched her go into the office while he took out his phone to text somebody. Their plans would have to be pushed back. On the other side of the door, Erin closed the door behind her. The chief’s office was shabby and it reeked of smoke. He sat behind his table, with his legs on the table while he made a phone call. As the chief saw her, he chuckled and then put down his phone, bringing his legs down. “Are you here to beg?” He looked at h