Chapter 44

Alyssa's voice was low and tinged with anger. When she next spoke, it sounded like a snake hissing. "Style? Professionalism?" She cackled. "Elena, don't you think you're acting too high-and-mighty?" Megan stared calmly back at Alyssa. "So, what about you? I don't get it. You've only got half a year left to live. Why are you still fixated on these trivial things? Wouldn't it be better to just relax and enjoy your last days?" Alyssa's eyes flashed. Naturally, she couldn't tell Megan that she was only pretending to be sick. Therefore, she changed the topic. "You can still change your mind now and join my team. Or, we could collaborate in another way." She took a step forward, making her and Megan only a hair's away from each other. She said, "I'm giving you some time to consider it because we're fighting on the same side, with the same enemies." With that, Alyssa left, leaving Megan standing in place alone. Megan watched her retreating figure. So, what was all this for? Aly