I was just about to cringe again when suddenly, I heard strange noises coming from inside the large crates in the warehouse. One by one, they began to creak open, revealing the missing students—all of them.
They looked like they'd lost their minds, their expressions vacant, almost as if they were being controlled. They resembled zombies more than students. It made sense, really—Valentina's power was seduction and manipulation. So, it was only natural that Sylvester, as her follower, would have the same kind of influence.
Meanwhile, the others reacted differently upon seeing the missing students.
" THEY WERE HERE ALL ALONG? We should have looked further, not just at the Academy," Christian muttered, eyes wide with shock.
"At least they're alive," Rex said, a flicker of relief in his voice.
"You're a damn psycho!" Angela yelled, voice filled with anger and frustration.
"We can't kill them," Cypher added grimly, realizing the stakes.
