𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬 | 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘹𝘰𝘯²

𝖥𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗒

Chapter Forty,
Bullet

"I understand what you're trying to do here, what you're attempting to build. I'm not saying I agree with your methods, but I understand. You're building a network, making people contribute for the greater good. It makes sense. But you should know that Rick Grimes has a history of not working well with others," Spencer said, his eyes locked with Chloe's glare.

"Mm, is that so?" Negan asked casually, taking his billiard shot.

"Rick wasn't the original leader here. My mom was. She was doing a really good job of it. Then she died, not long after Rick showed up—same with my brother, same with my dad."

"So, everything was going smoothly here for—what—years? And then Rick shows up, and suddenly, you're an orphan? That is the saddest story I've ever heard. Good thing for you he's not in charge anymore," Negan remarked, strolling around the table and passing behind Chloe while Spencer prepared for his shot.

"Doesn't matter. His ego's out of control. He'll find a way to screw things up, to try and do things his way, to take over. That's what he did with my mom. That's what he'll do again."

Negan took a sip from his whiskey glass, glancing at Chloe before speaking again. "What exactly are you proposing be done about that?" He asked Spencer.

"I am my mother's son. I can be the leader she was," Spencer declared, prompting a snicker from Chloe. "That's what this place needs. That's what you need."

"Shithead," John muttered.

"So, I should put you in charge—is that what you're saying? We'd be much better off," Negan mocked.

"You know, I'm thinking, Spencer," Negan started. "I'm thinking how Rick threatened to kill me, how he clearly hates my guts. But he is out there right now, gathering supplies for me to ensure I don't hurt any of the fine people that live here. He is swallowing his hate and getting things done," Negan stated before moving closer to Chloe and taking his shot. "That takes guts. And then there's you..."

"...The guy who waited for Rick to be gone so he could sneak over and talk to me to get me to do his dirty work, so he could take Rick's place," Negan continued, walking behind Chloe again toward Spencer, who stood in front of her. "So, I've got to ask—if you want to take over, why not just kill Rick yourself and take over?"

"What? No, no. I didn't—I don't—" Spencer tried.

"You know what I'm thinking? 'Cause I have a guess," Negan interrupted before leaning closer to Spencer and whispering, "It's because you've got no guts."

Chloe jumped in shock as Negan unsheathed his knife and stabbed Spencer in the stomach. If that wasn't enough, he sliced his stomach open, causing his guts to start pouring out.