Can’t Win Me Back

"Mr. Lexington," the doctor greeted respectfully, lowering his head slightly.

Everyone at the base knew who Sheryl and Remy were. They were the ones in charge, the decision-makers. So, everyone obeyed their orders without question.

To the staff unaware of the facility's true purpose, Sheryl and Remy stood at the pinnacle of the hierarchy.

Unbeknownst to them, someone more powerful lurked in the shadows.

"How has she been these past few days?" Remy asked, his expression unreadable.

"She's had some adverse reactions, but there are no signs of organ failure yet. Honestly, I'm surprised. She looks frail, but her body is incredibly resilient-stronger than some men, even."

The doctor scoffed. "But I'm not sure if she'll make it past her fourth injection today. Last month, four test subjects didn't survive beyond that point. Their bodies have already been sent to the incinerator."

Remmy's jaw tensed. His voice was husky as he said, "As I've instructed, this woman must be kept alive. She will be useful in the future. She won't last if you keep pushing her like this."

told us to treat her like any other test subject. There were

his lips together. At that moment,

find her. But more importantly, he wanted her alive to use as

or died. If she perished during the experiment, it would simply be an unfortunate fate-one

me the drug. I'll administer it

further explanation, Remy took the box of medications from the doctor's

brief hesitation, the doctor turned and left without

pushed open the

the dim lights and approached the bed

pupils constricted, and her limbs spasmed uncontrollably as

"Amber, it's me."

her, positioning himself to