Chapter 9 Death’s Stare “I am opposed to this idea.” Hammond suddenly talked. Everyone was silent. We were surprised by his sudden remark, Tom approached him, “H-Hammond, I thought we talked about this?” He awkwardly chuckled. “To which I said no. We’re not taking them with us.” Hammond replied. “W-why not?” I asked. “Look at you, you look like a battered fish. A little bit more and you would’ve died.” Hammond tucked his arms. “But we survived.” I responded. “Hmph. You were lucky that man underestimated you, if he didn’t he could have killed you. You thought luck would always be on your side?” Hammond sneered. “I- we’ll find a way, we always do.” I insisted. “Hahahah” Hammond laughed at me, “You’ll find a way? You seriously think you’ll survive another minute out there?” He point

