Chapter Thirteen

Amaris’ head pounded from the hit she received when she was turned. “Ash.” she wheezed but he didn’t move. He watched her wordlessly and with an emotionless mask.

“Such a sweet speech, but I’m afraid it won’t work.” Amaris shifted her gaze to the door. A Manticapi, not an order keeper, judging by his uniform, he seemed of higher rank, stood smirking down at her. “Unfortunately, it won’t change anything. You see, he’s still under my control.” He strolled over to her.

“Don’t you dare touch her.” Ash sneered. But his words weren’t directed at the man, but at her. Her eyes widened as she understood what was happening.

“Fascinating, isn’t it? How easy it is to sculpt a friend into an enemy and an enemy into a friend.”

“Ash…” She murmured, it was getting harder and harder to breathe. “Hang in there. I’ll get you out, I-”