Encrypted by Weaver Nicole

Author:Weaver, Nicole [Weaver, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Superhero Fantasy
Published: 2021-05-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Sunday May 23rd, 2010

"Get up. Mildred will be down in half an hour. You had better get yourself ready for your appointment, or Detective Miller will receive a call about your erratic behavior and lying. I'm certain she'd want to know more about your fascination with Villains, too." The malice in Jon's voice, more than the words, yanked her awake.

The slamming door was followed by the rattle of the lock, leaving Samantha alone with her thoughts.

I think he wants to keep me here past my birthday. After Kevin has sucked my brains out a few more times, I might even like it. She shivered. It's time for Plan B. I'm going to save myself, since no one else will.

Throwing aside the comforter and leaping out of bed, she traded her clothes from yesterday for a pair of blue jeans and a black t-shirt printed with Edward Elric giving a thumbs up. With a few minutes to spare, she dug through her closet to find her big gray duffel bag. The battered old thing had brought her here when it was large enough to hold everything she owned. Now it will help me escape. Between this, my school bag, and my hiking knapsack, I should be able to pack the things I want to keep.

All three fit easily under the bed for later, stashed out of sight.

Mildred's light footsteps on the stairs brought Samantha back to attention and staring at the door. Sometimes Jon would walk quietly to see if he could catch her doing something he could punish her for.

It was Mildred, to Samantha's relief, and she was alone.

"It's time Sam, let’s get you in to see the doctor." She smiled vaguely. "You'll feel ever so much better after a good session with a skilled therapist."

"Yes, Mildred." Meekly following behind, Samantha's thoughts raced. If I run now, I won't get far. I'm not ready, and the cops will just drag me back. I guess I can handle one last visit with Kevin, but this is absolutely going to be the last one.

The drive was quiet, both women content with silence but for quite different reasons.

Her brainless captor seemed unconcerned by the distance between them. Perhaps she would overlook other things at home, while Jon is away at work. She would wait for her moment, steeling herself for what was to come.

A thick haze of ash lingered over The Intermountain Prime Research Facility. The entire complex of buildings had recently been burned to the ground by an escaping patient, though signs of the cleanup were already evident. A couple of people had died, including security guards, but most of the Villains incarcerated there had escaped.

Dr. Darkle's temporary office consisted of a grey, single-wide trailer, setup in a parking lot filled with featureless office trailers. The man answered the door himself, his bird-brained but cheerful secretary nowhere in sight.

His smile lacked warmth. "Welcome Mildred, Sam. Please come in and make yourselves comfortable. I am glad I had some free time in my schedule to help you both.

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