Creation by Krista Street

Author:Krista Street [Street, Krista]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781946884183
Published: 2019-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Albert led us through the large mansion, which felt like a vacant tomb.

“You’ll have to excuse my not offering you refreshments. My staff is off as I wasn’t expected back from Europe for another month.”

None of us responded. My entire family followed behind me. I didn’t register any of our surroundings. All I felt was Luke’s arm around my waist and the whimpers that came from little Conroy. It seemed our son had accepted his fate and knew that another meal wasn’t coming anytime soon.

But what my hearing was most in tune with was the terrifying quietness that came from my daughter. Not one cry. Only the faintest shallow breaths. Even her heartbeat sounded dim, not like the galloping sound that came from Luke’s chest.

Albert stopped at a solid door near the back of the house. It was passcode protected. Off to the right, the expansive grounds were visible through large windows. Albert typed in a password and opened the door. A stairwell leading down appeared.

“This way.”

He led us downward into a deep subterranean portion of the house. The farther we went, the colder it became. The stale air, hint of chemical scent, and concrete walls told me that Albert had also constructed a personal laboratory in his home, similar to Father’s.

“I need to administer this drug immediately, but first I must weigh her. It’s essential to titrate the correct dose. Too much, and it could kill her. Too little, and it won’t stop the transformations.” Albert’s leather loafers tapped the hard floor as the chill in the air grew. At the bottom of the stairs was a short hallway. Off to the right, I saw a lab.

My enhanced hearing registered the quiet flow from the HVAC and hum from numerous machines when we stepped into the room.

A cold metal table was in the center, and Albert laid my daughter on it. I rushed forward to make sure the blanket shielded her from the cold metal surface. Luke shifted to my side, and together, we hovered over her.

She’s so white!

The rest of my family hung back, even Di. Only Father had moved forward to assist Albert.

After weighing Emma, Albert returned with a syringe. My stomach heaved. Susannah and Luke had described what the drug felt like when it had been administered to them during their time in O’Brien’s subterranean labs. They’d described it as a sick and oily feeling, swimming through their bloodstream. And now, I had willingly handed my daughter over to the mad-man who had helped create such a concoction.

“Conroy? Will you please hold the child? Given her state, we’ll need to do an intraosseous infusion.” Albert’s aloof gaze slid over my daughter.

Luke stiffened. My grip on him tightened. Little Conroy, as if picking up on my despair, began to wail in earnest.

Lena rushed forward and took him from Luke before stepping back to stand by Flint. Our son continued to cry.

Father and Albert gripped Emma’s tiny leg just below the knee.

She didn’t make a sound.

“We’ll need to begin a rehydration infusion as soon as this drug is administered.

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