The Cost of Survival

Claire held her breath and signed out of exhaustion. She knew she had no other choice but to carry out the task.

After all, her brother's life was on stage here. He had already given her an ultimatum through a message

Claire now had limited time to get what he needed across to him. It was wild how demanding he was of her, but knowing fully what he had achieved, she had decided she would do it as he pleased.

The earlier she could get her brother out of the crosshairs of a madman like Josie’s father, the better for herself and him.

Claire took a deep breath; she was just about to get out of bed and try to get the picture of the document when she heard a faint knock on the door.

Immediately, she panicked and asked who it was. A frail voice replied, and she saw that it was his,, the head of the household domestic servants.

Claire was relieved and asked her to come in. The door opened, and the woman wished in with a food tray.

It was just then that Claire realized that she hadn't taken any