Chapter 99

She turned towards the voice that seemed to emanate from everywhere, her eyes wide with horror. "You have to give me sonthing else! I won't harm anyone!" The voice resonated again, chilling and insistent. "Fulfill the task or face dire consequences." "No!" Eve's response was vehement, her voice quivering with emotion. She glanced at Vincent, who was watching her with an unreadable expression then he stepped closer, his voice edged with anger . "Eve, don't listen to it. We're not playing by its rules." Elijah, standing beside Vincent, nodded in agreement. " This is a sick game," turning to Elijah, "We have to find a way out without giving in to this madness." "There is no way out." Finally seeing the madness in it, Elijah snapped back to reality, "This wasn't what was promised. No one is supposed to be garbed. We are done. Let us leave." The voice interrupted again, its tone growing more menacing, ignoring Elijah's words. "Time is ticking. Do as I say or face the consequences of