Chapter 164: Chapter 165: Vermix Lair Part 1

Shit.

A set of talons grip my neck, securing me to the wet, white ground as something happens down at my ankles. I can't think. I can't concentrate. My heart is pounding too hard in my chest and all I'm aware of is one thing.

I'm alone.

I gasp for air but the talons pinch my throat, making it hard to breathe. I tug at them but it does no good and swiftly, my hands are stretched above my head, bound like my ankles. How did this happen? I was with Reid and the others only seconds ago and now they're gone. And I'm still here.

Alone.

The Vermix releases his hold and suddenly I'm being tugged forward. They're taking me somewhere. Probably back to Dellapalania to kill me in front of the Vermix, as some sort of morale boost. I have to get out of this. I have to escape, but I'm by myself. And against how many?

I'm not even sure.