Chapter 34

Willow woke up on a chair in a cabin situated deep into the woods. To her surprise, her hands and legs weren't tied to the chair. A yellow light bulb hung from the ceiling, illuminating the space.

Slade stood near the counter, his back to her. It seemed like he was stirring something on the stove.

Willow slowly got up from the chair, not making a sound. The door was just seven feet away. She vigilantly side-stepped towards the exit.

"You could try, but you wouldn't get too far." He turned around. "Drink?"

He held a cup of steaming tea out for her.

"What do you want?"

"To talk." Slade moved over to the couch and took a seat. He indicated for her to take a seat as well and she unwillingly did, knowing fully well that she had no other option.

"So talk," she said. "And don't beat around the bush."

Slade smirked.

"Very well then. I want you to give your half of the map to me." He handed her the cup of tea.

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