#Chapter 149: Confinement

I couldn’t tell how much time passed, but eventually the door opened, and Jeremy appeared with a plate of food in hand. He gave me a warning look, and I was smart enough to cower in the corner as he closed the door. There was something about him that made me uneasy, even if I much preferred his presence over Alyx’s. He set the plate down in front of me, then took the chair for himself. He turned it around and sat with his arms propped on the backrest. A slightly curious expression crossed his face as I pulled the plate slowly toward me. I was starving, but I didn’t know if I should trust the food. “We didn’t poison it,” he said, as if he’d read my thoughts. “Like I said before, we’re not going to hurt you. We need you.” “Sorry if I don’t believe that.” He shrugged. “Starve to death then. It’s not like you’re getting out of here anytime soon.” I considered him. He was right. I couldn’t go forever without eating or drinking anything. If I wanted to find a way out of here, I had to