Daphne
I waited for the knife to slice against my skin and spill my blood. I had never wanted things to be this way, or to come to this.
All I ever wanted was to see my younger brother Rhys alive and well. But with the recent events, I wasn't sure that I would make it out alive, so prepared myself for the worst.
Facing Rion was not the worst fate imaginable. That possible fate had already presented itself with the ruffians wanting to take my body against my will as a “reward" for their services. He had saved me, but only to make an attempt on my life.
The emotions swirling within me all heightened and overstimulated my mind to the point of numbness, enough for me to throw caution to the wind and let him have at it.
He hesitated and I looked at him. I could feel myself attempting a
