-Corrine-

As soon as the liquid spilled into my mouth, my body burned in agony. A white-hot pain shot through my throat, and my vision temporarily went blind. I could feel my body shaking violently as Gary’s sinister voice whispered in my ear.

“How does it feel, Corrine? I hope you can bear the pain because I need you alive.”

I could feel the liquid flowing down into my stomach, and an unbearable pain surged through me, forcing a pained groan from my lips. Then I felt it… and it seemed Gary knew it, too.

“It works.” He flashed me his wicked grin. “The mark Andrew gave you. The scent...