Chapter 24

Staring at the man who spoke, I know I've never met him.  "Jaxon?" I questioned, making sure it really was him.  "That's Beta Jaxon." He said, his eyes hardening. He let no emotion escape, only stared into my eyes.  I was at loss for words. He was always so nice, what's going on? A loud beep rang then the cell opened.  Jaxon took heavy steps towards me, then braced his hand up. I cringed at first, afraid he would hit me. Instead, he grabbed on to my upper arm. Pulling me to my feet harshly, he silently dragged me out.  "Where are you taking me?"  His grip tightened, surely leaving a mark.  "Do not speak unless spoken to." He spoke so slowly, so calmly, yet each word held much power.  Me being me, I push the little luck I have.  "Why am I here?"  "Why was I in that cell?"  He kept dragging me. We left the room and was now going down