Eva...just fear me !

Eva's voice quivered as she uttered the words "Y-you.. X-xylon," she stuttered, her voice barely above a whisper. 

Closing her eyes tightly, she braced herself for his response.

Xylon's impatience flared as he urged her to speak, "Speak properly, Eva," he demanded, his tone commanding and harsh. "I won't tolerate your stuttering excuses any longer."

Eva's sobs echoed through the stillness, her body trembling with each tear. Just as she was about to bite down on her lip in distress, Xylon's grip on her neck loosened, and he steadied her by placing his hands on her waist.

 She teetered on the edge of collapse, her strength failing her in the face of his overwhelming presence.

Eva remained silent, her lips pressed tightly together as she avoided meeting Xylon's gaze. 

She had learned from past experiences that no matter what she said, he would not believe her.