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.

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

from Zion. He stumbled

feet bore horrific scars reminiscent of severe burns. I -watched in shock as Steve stumbled every few steps. I wonder what horrors

feet?” Rachel gasped

fall. His feet were severely burned. Each step he took must have

driving him to endure such pain?

after another fall. He

he was already

resumed his painful journey.

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burn his feet?” she wondered aloud.

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

admission took me aback. To think he had suspected Steve

murderer,” I insisted. “You

with hardship,” Zion reflected. “Raised in an orphanage, he was never acknowledged by

that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him. Now, he

behind 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. His reclusive nature and quick temper made him

Lincoln Senior resorted to extreme measures. He crippled Steve, confined him, and treated him like an animal. All this to ensure the

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

a silent, pained look.

a tool for reproduction. Once he fulfilled his purpose, he