Fortunately, the medical researchers had not yet had the opportunity to begin their horrific experiments on this particular group before the sudden evacuation order had been issued. Unfortunately, that did not mean they were going to be spared. Instead, The organization had decided to eliminate every single one of them on the spot.
No witnesses.
No physical evidence.
No living survivors.
One of the armed mercenaries casually chambered a round into his rifle before looking at the frightened captives with a sickening, mocking smile.
"You people should actually consider yourselves lucky." That person sneered.
The captives stared back at him, confusion briefly mingling with the fear in their eyes. Lucky? Several of them instinctively raised their heads, desperate for any sign of mercy. For just a fleeting, cruel moment, a tiny spark of hope flickered inside their dark hearts.
Perhaps...
