Chapter 42: The Deaths

[2035 – DAY 4]

[JUSTIN]

"If Kia is frozen, you won't be able to control the monsters. They will come at you and eat you up once they're alive," I shout at Morla.

She gives back Kia's time, but now she puts the revolver on Kia's forehead. My feet are shaking and my heart is torn apart to see Kia's face. All the smiles and the cheerfulness are gone. All the peace I once had is now gone.

"Do it, Daddy.." Says Kia with a trembling voice. "I will control the monsters later."

But is it even possible to control the monsters?

The wind blows even stronger, and it sounds almost like eerie whispering voices, slowly roaring around my ears. I can feel Alexa around, just like what she promised to me after I scattered her ashes on the lake. I remember asking Mera to keep her here, and I feel terribly sad now because I know I've disappointed her. She's everywhere. She's watching me.

"Kia, I'm so sorry.."