For Them

Axel let out another groan as the knife moved into the wound again. He was beginning to feel the effects of the blood loss. His mind was getting foggy, and his body felt heavy.

He licked his lips, focusing his eyes on Roman to steady himself.

Roman grabbed his chin roughly.

“It’s not going to be that easy, old friend,” he growled.

Roman let go of Axel’s chin and stepped away.

Axel’s head tipped forward. His body was held up only by the roots that still bound him.

“Can’t let you ruin the plan,” Roman whispered, suddenly appearing beside him.

“AAHHH!” Axel screamed out as the burning pain of a heated knife spread in his belly.

“Cauterizing the wound should buy us some time,” Roman smiled as he held the knife to stab the wound in Axel’s belly.

As the pain passed through his body, Axel’s mind drifted away into his memories.

***