The color from MAx's face drained in the blink of an eye as he stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar person. He didn't know how the heck the other person managed to change bodies, but when he faced his master once again, he felt a dreadful sensation from the bottom of his heart.
He didn't want to die just yet. So he went on his knees and kneeled, begging: "Master! I'm sorry! I failed to recognize you. I'll listen to you from now on. Please, don't kill me."
"Shane," said Hope. "Let's exchange."
Before Shane could agree, Hope had already changed the bodies, controlling Jake. She crouched and caressed the man's face and snickered.
"Did you really think I have so much time at my disposal to deal with you? Did you really not know why I 'dared' to punish you today?"
Max was silent. He knew clearly what she was talking about. How could he not? After all, he was the first one to refuse to follow her orders in the first place.
