R18+ Warning for violence, abuse and s****l assault against women. Author has attempted to handle the issue delicately, but it may still be a trigger for some. Please be aware.
“Sorry we didn’t have enough time to fully prepare..” I offered.
“No, I get it.. But did they ask you about the key?” Bethany asked, curling her fingers around the chain-link. I cracked an eye open to look at her.
“No, surprisingly. Think they haven’t noticed its loss?” I replied, and she snorted.
“Fat chance. Maybe our ‘new leader’ is as forgetful as he is greasy-looking.” She curled her lip and I couldn’t resist a soft chuckle.
Letting my head fall back against the wall again, I commented “Maybe he’s afraid to say anything about their disappearance because it’ll make him look like a weak leader.” Bethany was
