Chapter 35

"No, no, no!" I protest, scrambling at his body as I try to hear or feel for any sign of life. Christopher lies completely still and as the seconds tick by, I begin to grow desperate. The sound of a door opening catches my attention and I whip my head to the right, my eyes widening in dread. Calvin is stumbling through the boat, rubbing at his eyes as he recovers from his unconscious state.

I can't let him see his father lying dead underneath me.

"Calvin, no!" I yell at him, desperately wanting him to turn around or look away. His eyes connect with mine before filling with confusion. I watch in horror as they flicker and land on his dead fathers body. Blood trickles down Christopher Black's face and I feel like I've frozen in time. My eyes don't leave Calvin's face and I notice his features twist in sadness.

"Dad?" He whispers, stumbling towards us. I hold my hand out towards him, swallowing the lump lodged in my throat.