The long dining table was adorned with gleaming silverware and crystal glasses, each reflecting the flickering light in a macabre dance. “I will see you burn.”7 – 8With Anna’s fangs buried deep in his thigh, and Anthony’s lips grazing his neck, Matthew fought the urge to scream. Gay sex can’t believe we made it this far,” Jack choked out between ragged breaths, his bright eyes wide and wild with the unbridled terror of their situation.”Neither can I,” Matthew admitted, his thoughts an ugly tangle of exhaustion and determination. “Such spirit,” Anthony mused, his cold fingers tracing the curve of Matthew’s jaw. He glanced at Jack, whose eyes were glazed over with terror and despair.”Please, no more,” Jack whispered, but there was no mercy in Darku’s blackened soul.”Silence!” Darku roared, his voice shaking the very walls. Jack’s innocent face, flushed with terror and embarrassment, was a stark contrast to his lean, muscular frame. “You don’t want to disappoint us, do you?””Of course not,” he murmured, his voice barely audible as he clenched his fists and stared into her cold, unfeeling eyes. As Darku departed, his laughter echoed throughout the chamber, a lingering reminder of his malevolence.”Jack,” Matthew whispered, his voice barely audible above the sound of their ragged breathing.
