Chapter 53: Our Deal

The wind swept through the open window of the truck as George and Reign went on their journey down the long highway road.

With the news of the town's tragic fate, it was certain to attract unwanted attention, so they made the decision to leave the area behind and make their way towards the city.

Reign continued in deceiving George and manipulating him, using Anna rescue mission as leverage to ensure he had his own chauffeur. 

He chose George for the task because it was uncommon for someone like him, a human, to remain unaffected by the numerous deaths surrounding him. This quality made him an ideal servant for a monster.

'Fresh air,' 

As the scenery unfolded before him, he observed mountains and an abundance of trees stretching into the distance. 

Memories of his hometown flooded back; it too was surrounded by trees, and he often went hiking with his mother before she got sick.