Chapter 55: Losing & Gaining Part 1

Talokta had made sure his human guests were more comfortable with their surroundings. Even given beds to sleep on, and food that Tremaine described as ‘less spewable.’

However, nothing could shake the feeling that this was only temporary. “Fattening us up for the kill, using psychology bullshit,” mumbled Tremaine.

All interrogation had stopped, and overall they were well treated. Both he and Mason were worried about the changes in Pete, who seemed to be quiet and standoffish. They were lucky if they squeezed two words from him. Trouble was no one was telling them what was going on, and the incessant boredom only made it worse. Tremaine, naturally, had voiced their concern to the guards that they had not talked to Kate for a couple of days, and asked if they were able to see her. Just then, two burly guards marched in, flanked the doorway followed by Kate, dressed casually in jeans and t-shirt. She smiled radiantly, a confidence emanating from her eyes.