Samantha's POV
Lila's comments hung in the darkly lit room, heightening the suspense. He is already on motion. And he possesses knowledge beyond what we would consider. It served as a reminder that Marcus was out there, weaving his plans, closing in on us, every second we were strategizing. The weight of the uncertainty was downer than ever, and I could feel pressure developing in my chest.
Alex stood close by, his jaw tightly closed. His eyes showed effort; he was attempting to keep under control and look as though Marcus had not blinded him. But I knew him enough to know that his expected pace was not matching the speed at which things were collapsing.
I watched him intently in search of some indication of comfort. But all I saw was the same terror that has started to chew at me sinc
