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The Kill Order Chapter 23

By James Dashner

Chapter 23

Alec and Mark decide to investigate, so they march through the woods as quietly as they can.
The singing doesn't stop. Oh, and there's a huge fire where everyone's singing.
Alec confirms that there are about four to five crazy people jumping around the fire like they're trying to summon a spirit.
Just as they're about to move closer, a woman shouts "Who's up there?" (23.22).
She then reassures Mark and Alec that they mean no harm. They just want to invite them to the party.
Er, right.
A man and a woman approach Mark and Alec and invite them to join the dancing and singing. They decline, and then Mark asks them why they left Deedee behind.
Ooh, wrong question. The woman gets angry and orders that Mark and Alec be seized.
Before they can do anything, Alec and Mark are tied up with ropes being dragged toward the fire.