Chapter 60

Talia didn't speak for what felt like hours. A moment passed before I heard her walking in the direction of the bed. The mattress sagged as she made her way to me. For someone who was about to die, I was strangely calmer than expected. Maybe because it was her that was going to deal the killing blow. After a few seconds, I felt something silky wrap around my neck. Then the strangling began. I choked and gagged helplessly, the silk torturously cutting the air and circulation from my body. But...