Chapter 127. To Inherit The Earth.

I stare down Ethan, my eyes narrowing in disdain at the way he inches back, trying to keep his distance from all of us.

The nerve of this coward, putting his own life before the safety of these innocent students! I can't let him get away with this.

"Did you let your cousin die too, Ethan? Did you let valerie die too, huh?" I ask, my voice dripping with accusation. "Is that why you're so willing to sacrifice all of us?"

Ethan's eyes widen, and he shakes his head frantically. "No, Ande, you don't understand. I don't have a choice! If I don't cooperate, the rest of my family will be wiped out. I'm begging you, please, just let me do this."

I scoff and shove him away from the doorway, pinning him against the wall. "I can't stop, no matter what you say. Our class's lives are at stake, and I won't let you jeopardize them." I growl, my eyes dark with malice.

Ethan crumples to the floor, cowering in fear as he looks up at me.

I turn and continue down the hallway, determined to find a way to