Chapter 19 - Eaten Alive Margot's POV I felt the building swallow me whole as we entered . One second , I was outside surrounded by guards and girls and fresh air , and the next I was inside - surrounded by a frightening cold . And not just in temperature , but in atmosphere too ... The corridor was clean . Sterile . Blindingly white ; reminding me of a hospital . The walls looked recently painted , and the floor shone like it had been scrubbed tirelessly right up until the moment we'd arrived . " Woah ... " I whispered out under my breath , only to be hushed violently by the nearest guard , causing my mouth to snap shut . I felt like walking across the polished floor and leaving a mark could very quickly become a crime in this place ... The air smelled like antiseptic and something metallic that I couldn't quite place . My skin was clammy , my heart galloping , and all I could think about was Cara ... Where was she ? What way did she go ? What would her prisoner be like in person ? Would he be nice enough to her ? Would she be ok on her own in there ? Or was she like me , still waiting for the terrifying part to begin ... I barely had time to process anything else around me before one of the female guards motioned toward a side door with a gloved hand . " You ! Step in here now . " I blinked . " Me ? " Pointing at my own chest . " Yes . Strip search , it's mandatory , " she said , tone bored . " Standard procedure and don't panic , because I've seen it all before . Let's just hurry it up . " My stomach hit the floor . My feet didn't want to cooperate , but somehow I stepped forward as instructed , The room was also small and clinical matching this place's overall exterior . A harsh light buzzed overhead , and two female guards were already inside waiting for me , One stood with a clipboard , the other snapped on a fresh pair of gloves with a sharp snap that made my chest heave . " Remove everything , " the first said plainly . " Even underwear . Jewelry too , if you have any on . " 1/5 Chapter 19 - Eaten Alive I hesitated . My fingers felt numb . " Come on , we don't have all day , the next group will be in soon ! " She hurried me , as I nodded frantically . There was no point in arguing on this . I was just a name on a list to them . A foolish girl who signed her name down to have a sleepover in a damn prison block with a dangerous criminal ! They probably already think that I'm nuts ! Right now , I was no more than a piece of meat being delivered to a cage right now . I undressed slowly , folding my clothes with trembling hands even though I knew that no one cared . My body felt exposed even before I was naked , and by the time I stood there completely bare , I just wanted to disappear . I had scars and bruises everywhere , most faded , but still visible enough to make me insecure about them . Thankfully though , the pair just seemed to look past them , and the search itself was somewhat professional . Not violent , but still violating in a way I hadn't expected as I stood there shivering before them . They didn't touch me , just told me what to do , and yet I felt the weight of every glance , every moment , every second of silence as one of them scribbled down notes that I couldn't see . " Passed . You can get dressed now . " The other commanded with a flick of her wrist before I pulled on the fabric much faster than what I had taken them off like . Then , like a machine switching gears , they opened the door and ushered me back out into the hall , where the rest of the Block F girls were waiting for me all looking just as pale ... just as shell - shocked . - " Let's go ! " one of the male guards snapped , waving his hand. " Time to meet your princes . " A few girls gave nervous giggles that died up in their throats . We moved as a unit down the wide hallway , escorted by at least four guards on either side . Their boots echoed like thunder , and the tension was so thick I could feel it in my gums . But as we rounded a corner , everything changed . We were scanned through a door , being emerged into what looked like a common area - a large , open space with soft lighting and ... furniture ? Actual furniture . It wasn't what I had expected at all . 2/5 3:14 pm PSDD . Chapter 19 - Eaten Alive Gone were the bars and concrete cells I'd envisioned . Instead , there were white doors lining the outer edge of the space , each marked with a small black number . They were evenly spaced , and in the middle of the room sat a handful of neutral - toned chairs , tables , a few bookshelves , and a chess board already set up with its pieces untouched . It was all eerily calm - like someone had built a pretend home for us right inside of a nightmare . For a heartbeat , I could almost imagine it was a college dormitory . Almost . Until I noticed how quiet it was . No voices . No footsteps . No sound at all . Where were the inmates ? Why weren't they here ? Or were they all just exceptionally silent ? Maybe they've been warned ? Before I could even think about asking , two guards suddenly stepped up beside me . " Margot Belle , " one of them said , motioning with his chin . " You're with us . " The sound of my name snapped me out of my fog . " W - what ? " " Room 5. End of the hall , " the second added . I turned to glance at the other girls also being shuffled toward other doors guards flanking me . I didn't have a choice but to go . - and then back at the We walked together in silence , my pulse thumping like war drums in my ears . My legs moved on instinct , but my head felt like it was spinning out of orbit calling for me to pass out at any given second . And then - just as we were halfway down the row of doors - one of the guards muttered to the other under his breath . " Poor thing's the unlucky one , " he said , just loud enough for me to hear . I stiffened . 3/5 3:14 pm P Chapter 19 - Eaten Alive The second one scoffed . " Yeah . He's gonna eat her alive . " Eat me alive ?! I swallowed hard , eyes darting between them , hoping they didn't mean it literally but part of me wasn't so sure . - " He's been quiet for a while now , " one added , glancing at me sidelong . " Too quiet . Probably building up steam for his new roommate . " My feet faltered . The guards didn't stop , just kept walking , leading me further toward the final door at the end of the hall F - 5 . - I was the last one to go in . The unlucky one .... They eventually stopped , as did I. I looked at the door . Just a white panel with a black number and a tiny scanner beside the handle . It was so simple . So plain . But it felt like standing in front of a monster's mouth . One of the guards pulled a keycard from his vest and held it up to the reader . It beeped louder than I had anticipated , causing for me to nearly fall out of my skin . A click echoed , mechanical and sharp . And then silence again . - They looked at me . Pity in their eyes . But I didn't want pity , I wanted to run . But the door was already beginning to swing open . And on the other side of it , my future waited . " Alright , in you go then little one ... good luck ! " One guard chimed in a faux tone , as I felt the others hand push at my back , coaching for me to go forward . 4/5 3:14 pm P DD Chapter 19 - Eaten Alive This was it . This was the lair of Coban Santorelli . Whoever - or whatever he was . I was about to find out ... - Chapter Comments Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!