"So this is the guy you've been sleeping with behind my back?" Wyatt looked over at Andrew, and then back at a distraught Alissa.

She kept quiet, not wanting to open her mouth, even though she was still in shock at what Andrew had said. A part of her hoped it was because he was under the influence of heavy drugs, but the reality was far from it.

The phone rang abruptly, fortunately breaking the silence that surrounded the three of them. All of them stayed in their positions, hearing it ring over and over - until Wyatt gestured Alissa to pick it up.

She obliged, walking to the phone and answering it. At first she didn't utter a word, not knowing how she could tell the person on the other end about her situation without Wyatt and Andrew finding out. Alissa let out a faint gasp, flinching slightly as she felt the gun being held against her head.

"H-Hello?" She inquired, her mind racing to situations she wouldn't want to imagine herself in.

"Hi, is this the residence of Wyatt Howard?" The woman on the phone stated.

"May I ask who's speaking?"

Surprisingly, even with the gun held to her head, she remained calm, but at the same time - she hope the other person on the line would somehow read Alissa's mind.

"This is Miss Jenna Marshall from Geno University. I am calling for the technology department's seminar being held this Friday, and I have seen his recent interest via the Youtube videos he posts. So I wanted to ask if he would be available to partake in the seminar as a speaker?"

"Just a moment." Alissa handed the phone over to Wyatt, gulping as he put his gun down and listened to the woman carefully.

"Yes, this is Wyatt Howard."

"Hi sir, I would like to ask if you would be interested in being a guest speaker for the Geno University technology seminar this Friday?"

"Why would I be interested in that?"

"Well sir, we have noticed your marvelous work and effort that have been implemented into the androids you make - along with the videos you have posted on Youtube under a pseudonym."

"No, I am not interested."

"But sir-"

"I said I'm not interested! And if you call here again I will get the authorities involved!"

And with that, Wyatt slammed the phone shut, grinding his teeth in anger. He turned around and looked over at Alissa who had her head down low, praying quietly for the aftermath that would descend in a few minutes.

"Who told her?" Wyatt forcefully grabbed her chin, making sure her eyes looked deep into his.

Her head shook in fear, not even mouthing a word as she knew she wouldn't be able to keep the lie going on.

"WHO TOLD HER?"

"I did! Okay, I did!" Alissa broke down, bawling her eyes out, as if she was in the middle of a tantrum.

Andrew didn't hesitate, he grabbed her by her arm, dragging her upstairs and shoving her into the master bedroom, locking it behind her as she wailed and sobbed.

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The sounds in the lower quarters seemed to have stopped, although Alissa had just woken up from her emotionally draining slumber. She rubbed her eyes, looking around her and realizing she was still in the master bedroom. By the dimness of her surroundings, she knew it was already night time - making her chances of escaping successfully, extremely slim.

It wouldn't hurt to try - She thought to herself.

Without hesitation, she got up off the cold, wooden floor, dusting herself off as she tied her hair back away from her face. Alissa walked to the window, stepping on the sill. She tried her best to place her barefoot on the barrel which sat beneath the the downstairs living room window. With a small prayer, she went for it - almost falling down and injuring her leg.

Once she managed to escape the room she was in, she quietly made her way around to the truck, soon regretting her decision. She heard Andrew and Wyatt murmuring nearby the lake. Alissa had to think quick on her feet. Without giving it a second thought, she grabbed the rifle that sat in the back portion of the truck - fully loaded. Although she didn't know how to work the firearm, it wouldn't hurt to try and kill one of them - preferably Wyatt.

Alissa held it in her arm, adjusting it to the right and comfortable position.

"What do you think you're doing with that?" Wyatt came up behind her, standing an inch away from her body. The hairs on her neck rising in alert - a minute too late.

She didn't dare turn around to look at him, let alone give an answer. Her index finger rested on the trigger, anticipating Wyatt to say another word so she can pull it on him.

"Come on, hand it over." Wyatt turned her around, grabbing the gun - since he knew it was locked.

Alissa and Wyatt were in a small game of tug-o-war with the rifle - seeing who would be stronger to pull it towards themselves.

Andrew intervened, grabbing the firearm from both of them. Wyatt laughed at the ordeal, mainly at the idea of what was coming next.

"A-Andrew. D-Don't." Alissa stammered, stepping back a little and hoping he would hear the pleading in her voice.

"Give me one reason why I shouldn't."

"Andrew, this isn't you. Y-You hated Wyatt. You hated the way he treated me, you hated the fact that he was such a fucking psychopath! This isn't you!"

"I only said all of that so you wouldn't suspect anything."

Alissa stayed quiet, knowing she was looking like the biggest clown out of the three of them.

"I wanted you dead just as much as he did. I mean, once you're blood brothers - can you really turn against one another?"

"Andrew, please. I'm begging you this can all be over, just...don't."

"Andrew, why don't you let her do the honors." Wyatt interrupted, a sly smirk appearing across his face.

"No, I'll do it myself." Andrew pulled the trigger, letting out a gunshot.

Hey guys, I'm so sorry I haven't been updating I feel like this always happens when the book is coming to an end. Also I'm extremely sorry if this chapter isn't up to standard - I literally proof read it six times and if it doesn't seem interesting then I am so sorry pls.

Anyways - what did you guys think of the chapter? Were you shocked to see how much Andrew and Wyatt are similar or did Andrew's hooking up and quirky habits give it away?

Thank you so much for the reads, votes, comments and feedback! x