Chapter 98

"The walls that once encircled abbey grounds are turned to dens and lairs. Monastic cowls are bursting sacks stuffed full with rotten flour."

-Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy

I glared at the Watcher and put on a brave face. I had to show him that I wasn't afraid of him and I was ready to defend myself. I noticed that Julian was peering down at me from behind the door. Goose pimples scattered along my arms and unexpectedly fear sunk its icy claws into my stomach. The Watcher had no idea that my other hand was free, and yet that didn't make me feel any better about this whole situation.

I knew that it was pointless relying on my magic right now. The charm inside my cell was blocking part of my demonic DNA. I couldn't even tap into my source. My abilities were useless in the chamber.

"It's a shame that you're skinny, but you will satisfy me before I cut your chest open and remove your heart," the muscular Watcher said and his eyes moved over my breasts.