The Ultimate Choice by Lisa C Hinsley

Author:Lisa C Hinsley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pocket Star Books

Chapter Sixteen

“Time to go.” Dan was at the end of the hallway by the exit door.

Cassie stood at the end, behind all the men, feeling conspicuously like she didn’t belong. Maddy had wanted to tell her what was going on. If only they’d had a few more minutes alone together. At least she knew whatever it was he had her do, she had to run like hell afterward.

Dan opened the door, and the men filed out down the stairs. Maddy was right behind her, she brushed Cassie’s arm and gave her a sad smile. A walk down the dark stairs and across the warehouse, and then Cassie was out under the darkening sky. Would she ever see the sun again?

The laboratory was a long way away. Dan had explained briefly to her they were going to be walking for four hours. They had just enough time to do the deed and get back before the sun rose.

“But why can we only travel at night?”

“Because we’re illegals, and we’re more likely to be spotted during the day,” came his curt reply. He was already looking past her. She looked over her shoulder to see John.

“But how would they know we’re illegals?” Cassie moved her head to catch his eye.

“Because we’re dressed in black. Obvious, isn’t it?” He tried to push past, but Cassie grabbed his arm.

“You’re living above a warehouse full of worker clothes. Pick your profession and wear their colors. How would the police know then?”

“You just don’t—or should I say won’t—understand. We have a look in our eyes the average citizen lost years ago. We hunger for life. We have the energy of people who have goals, missions, and the police would recognize that in an instant. And then we’d be caught, put to death. Don’t you get it? At night at least we have a chance.”

With that he pushed past her and joined John. The pair walked close together for miles, their heads dipped in close, deep in whispered conversation. Cassie concentrated on keeping up. Liam stayed at the head of the pack. He seemed to be keeping away from her. She couldn’t blame him. For whatever reason, he felt the loss of the three who died the most. Maybe he was an especially sensitive soul. At least he wasn’t back here, near her, with his woeful eyes, making her feel even more like she didn’t belong. Dillon walked a few paces ahead. He checked on her every so often with a quiet “Wotcha.” And occasionally, “Hurry up, short legs.”

The question of what she was expected to do kept popping up in her mind. Images of creatures, barely human and chasing after them because . . . why? What was the plan? Did Dan have a bomb? Would he stab the creatures as they slept, slitting their throats one by one?

Cassie shook off the gory images and tried to concentrate on simply putting one foot in front of the other.

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