“Sure, no problem!"

Barlow grinned and watched her stomp out of the room and slam the door behind her. When he was alone again, he dropped his smile and pressed his hand against his chest. A tremor shook his body.

Under the blanket, his white shirt was stained with a bit of blood.

Barlow closed his eyes and heard Kennedi's voice inside his head.

"I won't kill you, Barlow, but I won't let you go, either! I will destroy everything you love!"