Great. I glanced one last time at Abe and Elijah and gave them a single head nod. Their faces were stony and expressions unreadable as they moved onto the elevator and the doors closed. I waited until I heard it descend before advancing slowly down the hall.
I reached the end before I heard the voice again. This time, it was almost conversational, the frosty tone gone, “Ah, finally, we are alone. Please turn right. You will see a series of concrete posts immediately to your left. Select one and secure the canine’s lead to it. I’ll wait.” How considerate, I thought snarkily as I turned into an expansive, unfinished room.
The floor hadn’t been built-out yet, so all the beams, wiring and fluorescent lighting remained exposed. I saw the concrete posts the voice had referenced and made a show
