C25 Jackul’s suspicion

An expression of horror appeared on her sharp, lovely face as his words entered her body like the slow thrust of a hot knife. She knew what he was capable of, and she was scared shitless of him.

Jackul relaxed in the chair.

“Don’t you wanna know how I got out?”

“How, brother?” Her voice shook badly.

“I didn’t escape,” he replied calmly.

Lyra’s eyes widened