161 SURVIVAL’S ECHOES

Lily let out a sigh of relief as one of the men removed the gag from her mouth. “Final—” She was cut off as he flung her to the ground, next to Paul who was still unconscious. “Couldn't you be a bit gentle?” She snapped as she eyed him with anger. The man glared at her as he took slow steps towards her. “I hope you know you're in no right to talk back at me or anyone here,” he said to her as he eyed her body and held her chin up. “Keep your attitude up and I assure you that you won't leave here complete,” he told her. She scoffed, not looking away from his eyes. “Feisty,” he chuckled as he got up. “I'm gonna have a lot of fun with this one,” he laughed as he and the rest of the men left the room. She ran her hands through her hair. “What was I thinking!” She whisper-yelled to herself before turning to face Paul. “Hey, wake up! You're not dead, are you?” He didn't reply to her and just moaned in pain. She placed her hand against his forehead. He's running a temperature. Wha