Punish Him

Zethan strode into the dark room, his presence commanding and absolute. As he stepped forward, the lights in the vast hall flickered on, one by one, illuminating the space in a cold, eerie glow. Each step he took seemed to summon the light, making the once-dark hall unnaturally bright—almost blinding in contrast.

The air in the room was heavy, thick with the scent of damp wood and something else—fear. A devilish smile played on his lips as he approached the chauffeur, who stood frozen in place, his body trembling despite the warmth of the hall.

The man's disheveled hair clung to his damp forehead, and his wide, terrified eyes betrayed his growing horror. He knew who stood before him now. And he knew there was no way out.

Zethan tilted his head slightly, amusement dancing in his gaze.

"Oops," he murmured, his voice laced with mock innocence. "Hope I didn't intrude."