He didn't like the smile on Conrad's face as he summoned several men who put silver chains on his wrists when he tried to resist, bowing his head in defeat. Conrad had mentioned phase two of his plan and whatever it was, Marcus was about to find out, Conrad wanting to use him as a test subject. His efforts to free himself was futile and all he could do was glare at the man with utter hatred and malice.
They dragged him out, the children silently watching, Sandy looking at him troubled but also thoughtful as though something was going on in his mind. As he stumbled past, Sandy suddenly reached out and grasped his hand for a moment, long enough for something thin and sharp to be passed onto him, Marcus hastily putting it in his pocket while pretending to lose his balance, the guards and Co
