~He gave himself up to save her~

He made the wrong choice now he had to pay the price.

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Careful little princess, careful little boy what you choose, for to consent, is to lose.

The dragon's mouth is wide, filled with bones. It reeks of death and human flesh.

With gold and diamond, he lures you in. 

He has beady pearls-flames for eyes, 

And like a sheep to the slaughter, you're served on a platter.

He never gets enough; for like a lion, he goes about seeking whom to devour—his sole desire.

So children, run, keep your concession, 

Or ye might be next. Ye have been warned.

Remember this tale...the serpent never sleeps.

The Concession

Bennett's eyes widened seeing Seth and two of the most feared humans in the kingdom of darkness. 


'Were they here to finally take him out?' 


"Relax Bennett." And much to everyone's surprise, Seth walked right past him to the pillar where Betty had been tied down. 


"You guys are free." Seth told him locking eyes with him. 


He could turn on them any second. Claire was still in the tent looking at him. His heart warmed a bit remembering her embrace. 


Was this truly it? Could he really leave Fil if he wanted? 


There would surely be repercussions to pay, Bennet knew but for now, he would stay here with Claire. 


He hadn't been paying any attention before but as Claire held the tray closely to herself, he noticed her fingers. 


Her fingers had been chopped off irregularly. 


Chapter Forty-Four