“Don’t look so surprised, dearest!” Dr. Lamb admonished. “Don’t tell me you thought,” he gestured at their surroundings, “you thought this was an unfortunate accident! Come quickly. If you refuse, you shall face… disturbing consequences.” With a sharp blow, Dr. Lamb was face down on the floor.
“Scarlet!” Charlie cried.
“Charlie?” Scarlet moved closer to Holden.
“Get away from us.” Holden growled.
“Scarlet, he broke his promise when he ran into you. He said you wouldn’t get hurt…” Charlie gazed at the man on the floor.
“Thank you. But, I cannot go with you!” Scarlet’s voice broke.
“Yeah, she has to come with us.” Josiah piped up. Holden shook his head.
“No, no she doesn’t,” he twisted her arm toward him. “I won’t make you choose. Who are you going away with?”
“Don’t-”
“You have to decide.”