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.

as he grasped Steve’s arm. “Where

stumbled to the

reminiscent of severe burns. I

to his feet?” Rachel gasped

determined efforts to rise after each fall. His feet were severely burned. Each

to endure such pain?

He offered a hand and waited for Steve to accept help.

seemed he was

on his feet, Steve resumed his painful journey. Bloody footprints marked

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was puzzled. “How did he burn his

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

think he had suspected Steve all along.

I insisted. “You must investigate

was never acknowledged by Mr. Lincoln Senior The Mr. Lincoln Senior never

it’s karma that Mr. Lincoln Senior’s lineage has ended with him.

behind Steve. He lit the

the Lincoln household 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 difficult

prevent further embarrassment, Mr. Lincoln Senior resorted to extreme measures. He crippled Steve, confined him, and treated

her mouth in shock. “So, his injuries…” she began. “Were they inflicted

response was a

person but a tool for reproduction. Once