Chapter 14
We reappeared in a derelict warehouse with high windows shining streaks of light into the otherwise darkened building. Charlie yanked me forward before I could fully catch my bearings. The sound of our footsteps bounced off every wall.
“No funny business this time, all right,” Charlie growled. “I’ve had enough of that for one night. I just want to drop you off, pick up my reward, and go to bed.”
“And leave me to suffer the consequences, right?” I struggled against him and failed miserably to slow his gait.
“There have to be winners and losers in life, toots, and today, you are the loser. Don’t blame yourself, though. It could have been any i***t who decided to fall into Hell. Granted, most people wouldn’t come here willingly, but if they did I would’ve been taken them, too.
