Everett ended the call with the same detachment one might show when instructing an underling to take out the trash.

In his eyes, Heather was probably less than that. She was the instigator of all this mess.

Had it not been for Dorothy's insistence on a verdict demanding the death penalty, Everett would never have let Heather live this long with all her limbs intact.

In the dimly lit basement, a musty, moldy stench hung heavy in the air.

Heather had become a shadow of her former self, all skin and bones, save for the slight bulge of her pregnant belly. It was clear she was with child.

Her seduction of a guard and the subsequent pregnancy had been reported to Everett promptly. After all, such matters were serious business, and no one wanted to be held accountable should things go south.

no interest, saying only to let her be as long as she

But it turned out it was just another means to torment hier "Heather, take this pill," a guard ordered, part of the new rotation

my baby!" Heather clutched her belly and shook her head vehemently. "Please, no! I'm begging you!" "We're just following orders. If we don't

be her salvation since Everett had known about it for so long and yet had done

see Everett. I need to speak with him personally! Tell him I

to administer the medication.” "Understood." Visit

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