Laurel refused to accept her fate. She refused to adhere to Lucas' warning and with the thought of escape on her mind, she opened the door. Walking down the stairs, she scanned the entire room with her ears peeled open for any form of violence.

It wasn't her fault. She had to be prepared for the day she'd die. No one ever sees a man commit murder and live to see the next day. This thought made Laurel to pause mid way. If they don't live to see the next day, why then is she still alive? ...