I wake in pain. My head hurts. I try to relax then remember what happened, screaming I open my eyes and move. A scream erupts from within me as something stabs me in my neck.
“You’re awake, good. Don’t move too much, Harl.” I stare at Joel, shocked, my eyes glancing down, I feel around my neck.
“What the f**k?” It’s a collar with spikes on the inside.
“I agree, sugar. It’s better, upgraded. The last one, well, didn’t have the desired effect.” I try to move, screaming as they dig in more. "Come on, little mouse. You know the rules by now. Stop struggling.” His words taunt me, and I look around the room. It’s changed. Everything has changed.
“You noticed I had to make changes after you ran. The longer you took, the more I did. What do you think? It’s ready for when my friends to come an
