A rush of disgust went through Lyle’s body and he pulled back and away. Eat a human? What a revolting thought! They could get killed for something like that. f**k the GDBCG and their scientists, the Committee wouldn’t even bother with rehab at that point—he’d just get shot up with the kind of tranquilizer that offered the forever kind of sleep and Arius would find his final rest strapped to a board in an incinerator. Did Arius not know that?
Arius shrugged. “Your choice. Live with your fear, then.” He took a step, then another, and before he took the next he peeked over his shoulder with a grin. “Your father must be very proud of you, pup. Such a sweet, obedient, and good boy.”
Why that comment filled Lyle’s heart with uncountable rage, Lyle couldn’t say, but he had an idea that when he
