Revenge After Death

Chapter 25

Zion furrowed his brow and released Steve.

Steve turned and immediately started running. He signaled for Rachel and Zion to follow him.

In a panic, I wanted to stop Rachel.

“Rach, don’t trust him,” I pleaded. “He’s a murderer. Don’t go with him!”

But Rachel saw this as a good opportunity. She was desperate to find me.

“Stop right there,” Rachel demanded. She chased after Steve and urged him to stop.

I was in a state of panic and started to follow them. I shouted at Zion, “Please, follow them. Ensure

her safety.”

Zion snapped to his senses and joined the chase. He and Rachel followed closely behind Steve.

Steve seemed to struggle with his movements. It was evident he was running with all his might. Blood streamed down his slender calves. It was a harrowing sight.

His pants were both short and tattered. It seemed they were scavenged from somewhere.

I couldn’t help but wonder about Steve’s background. If he was indeed from the Lincoln family and they treated him well, I wonder why he would be left to wander without directions.

I knew nothing of Steve’s upbringing. Nor did I wish to empathize with a serial killer. Regardless of his past, murder is indefensible.

you injured?” Zion inquired. His brow was furrowed as he grasped Steve’s arm. “Where are you

wrenched his arm free from Zion. He stumbled to the ground, then rose and continued his

horrific scars reminiscent of severe burns. I -watched in shock as Steve

his feet?”

after each fall. His feet were severely burned. Each step he

was driving him to endure such

Zion concluded. He approached Steve after another fall. He

he was already accustomed

feet, Steve resumed his painful journey. Bloody footprints

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did he burn his feet?” she wondered aloud.

had my suspicions about him,” Zion confessed. He spoke with a heavy heart. “I believed he might be

think he had suspected Steve

insisted. “You must investigate further!”

never acknowledged by Mr.

Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now,

Steve. He lit the cigarette and pondered the cruel irony.

confided in me,” Zion continued, “Steve resisted his new life with the Lincoln family. He frequently attempted to flee.

and treated

his injuries…” she began. “Were they inflicted by Mr. Lincoln Senior to

response was a

the eyes of the wealthy, Steve was not a person but a tool for reproduction. Once