Chapter 24

I was opening my mouth to speak when he quickly reached behind his back and pulls out a handgun. My eyes open wide as I watch him fire the gun, aiming at my chest. I try to dodge it, but it clips my arm as I fall to the ground. I look down in panic to see a small, red dart sticking out of my right arm. My eyes move back to him and I watch in horror to see that he's already reloaded. It takes a mere second for the next dart to hit my upper thigh and I flinch as it punctures the skin. How quickly the chemicals affect my body is startling. I feel my muscles locking together before becoming jelly, my whole body slumping to the ground at an awkward angle. My hair falls in my face as I watch him walk closer, I try to scream and curse at him, but the muscles in my mouth won't work. I feel tears slipping out but I don't care. The door finally reopens and a man carries in a small bag, when he stops, he sets down the leather bag. He takes his time unzipping