[ Raina fell silent. She didn't like where this was headed and she didn't even bother to hide the trepidation on her face. Her eyes veered off to the side. On one hand, she wanted nothing more than Chilton's freedom but at the same time, Raina didn't want to belong to anyone either.
This was all Chilton's fault. Chilton invited this monstrosity into their lives, and now one of them was going to have to pay the price for it. And one of them meant both of them.
Her lips set together, and she looked back toward him with furrowed brows. ]
I am not nothing without your blessing. If I was, you wouldn't be trying so hard to get me under your thumb. You know what I'm capable of -- you see it, don't you? Frederick and I -- the strength in our alliance. How can it kill me to not see Frederick's monster when I am the one who created it? All of his kisses, all of his caresses, his fond words, his love -- I've nurtured a most spectacular being. Even if my death is the catalyst to bring it to the surface, he will be incredible and bring you to ruin.
[ The fire of defiance still burned within her and would until she had nothing left to fight for. However, she couldn't ignore the nonchalant threat of killing Chilton. She couldn't. ]
You will never own me, Lucifer. Even if I'm bound to you by a signature, even if that is the sacrifice I choose to make for Frederick's sake -- you can take the queen out of play, but that doesn't mean it switches sides.
[ She drew in a breath, squared her shoulders, and tried to muster up her bravery. ]
So name your terms, Morningstar. What does signing Frederick's contract mean for me? And how am I to know you won't simply change your mind on a whim and decide to bring him harm?
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This was all Chilton's fault. Chilton invited this monstrosity into their lives, and now one of them was going to have to pay the price for it. And one of them meant both of them.
Her lips set together, and she looked back toward him with furrowed brows. ]
I am not nothing without your blessing. If I was, you wouldn't be trying so hard to get me under your thumb. You know what I'm capable of -- you see it, don't you? Frederick and I -- the strength in our alliance. How can it kill me to not see Frederick's monster when I am the one who created it? All of his kisses, all of his caresses, his fond words, his love -- I've nurtured a most spectacular being. Even if my death is the catalyst to bring it to the surface, he will be incredible and bring you to ruin.
[ The fire of defiance still burned within her and would until she had nothing left to fight for. However, she couldn't ignore the nonchalant threat of killing Chilton. She couldn't. ]
You will never own me, Lucifer. Even if I'm bound to you by a signature, even if that is the sacrifice I choose to make for Frederick's sake -- you can take the queen out of play, but that doesn't mean it switches sides.
[ She drew in a breath, squared her shoulders, and tried to muster up her bravery. ]
So name your terms, Morningstar. What does signing Frederick's contract mean for me? And how am I to know you won't simply change your mind on a whim and decide to bring him harm?