Chapter 7
When Rox awoke, he was covered with some kind of rough material that felt like burlap. He could just barely see light through the material, and images coming and going, whispering voices, followed by the distinctive sound of Nick Falconi’s voice, which Rox knew he would recognize even in his sleep.
“Lock him up in the groundskeeper’s cabin. Once he’s there, I don’t want anyone bothering him. Is that understood? If he needs anything, I’ll see to his needs.”
“Yes, sir,” the muttered voice said.
With that, Rox felt himself being manhandled very roughly. When he tried to cry out, he remembered that he was gagged and bound and couldn’t utter a sound. Instead, all he could do was struggle and let out a few muffled cries. Suddenly, with one big movement, Rox felt someone lift him an
