“NaNoWriMo 2020 Pt. 40”

Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!

Additional note: This is a continuation of the NaNoWriMo 2020 TTtW story.

Read the compiled NaNoWriMo TTtW story here!

MASON’S POV

I really don’t know why I’m still standing here next to Ryan. I should probably follow the girls before I lose them in the forest.

As I start walking, Ryan suddenly grabs my arm.

“I need you to do something for me,” he says softly.

I turn to him. “Why would I do anything for you?”

Ryan frowns. “Okay, well if you won’t do it for me, do it for Maddie.”

“Why would I do anything for her?”

“Do it for Skye then!” he growls. “Just… if your brother ever catches up to you, make sure he doesn’t take you back to the Garden. Promise me you won’t let him take you. Promise me you won’t let him take Maddie.”

I glare at him for a moment before sighing. “Fine,” I mutter before adding, “But just know that I’m not doing this for you. I’m not doing it for Maddie either. I’m just doing it for Skye. Understand?”

Ryan rolls his eyes and finally lets go of my arm. “Yeah, sure. whatever. Just… Well if he ever captures you…”

He hesitates slightly before pulling out his knife. It’s still stained with blood from our escape earlier. He flips it and points the handle at me.

“What would I do with that?” I snort. “You want me to hurt my brother?”

“No,” Ryan says. “I want you to kill Maddie.”

Final Comments: I finished a bit before time today but it felt like a pretty natural place to stop.

Overall Rating: 😶