Chapter 27: Counter Attack

The day went by with Julia and Jason spending their entire day inside their room. Later that night, while Julia was sleeping, a hand covered her mouth and a knife was placed under her chin. She opened her eyes in shock but could not see who it was as the room was dark.

"Sssh, a sound from you and this knife will split your throat, do you understand?" came a husky male voice.

Julia nodded, but the corners of her eyes were quickly filled with tears as she trembled in fear.

"Now, you are going to get up from this bed and quietly walk with me out of this room," the man said in the same tone, and Julia nodded.

Julia got up from the bed, placing her feet on the floor with a knife under her chin. She stood up, and the man had the opportunity to get behind her and, still with the knife under her chin, led her to the door. Julia's hands hang loosely on her side as she slightly opens them apart, more like in surrender. Walking past the bedside stand, Julia slowly grabbed the lamp in the dar