Page 114 of Pet: Torment

I smile as excitement rips through me from being able to shatter her like this—to give her a taste of what I felt. The helplessness of it all.

“Because the abomination you brought into this world lives. As a condition of Remus’s return, he has demanded I spare the boy…and allow him to return with us,” I say.

I finally have her attention, and the smug expression she held melts away, replaced with panic as she shifts forward, unable to move past falling to her hands. Her fingers tremble as she slowly lifts her gaze, fighting her tears as she looks at me.

“You can’t—”

“I think we are long past you giving out demands, Me’Rite. Remus will have to learn the hard way what happens when you try to blend our world with weaker beings,” I say, turning away from her.

“You won’t be able to keep me from them, Kuron! I will see them when we return, regardless of the punishment that awaits me. I will warn them of what the future holds for them in that place,” she shouts, desperation lacing her tone.

I pause, slowly turning to face her. This is the moment I was waiting for. The moment I can finally rip what little piece of hope she has away, just as she did to me. To our entire world.

I laugh, looking her in the eyes.

“Another of Remus’s conditions is that you never see them again—any of them. I believe his exact words were, ‘If she is let within five feet of any of us, Ezra included, I will kill her.’ And you know he will make good on that threat after everything you’ve done,” I say.

Me’Rite pales as I reveal the name of the child she cares for the most. She knows I am telling the truth. I never would have bothered learning the bastard’s name, let alone allow him to live,if not for Remus. It’s a miracle he survived my attack for as long as he did. But it must be theCelestivineside of him that kept him alive long enough for him to be administered the proper care. Now, his life hinges on Remus and whether or not he will be able to succeed me.

I turn away from her, slowly gathering my energy to transport myself back to my ship. I enjoy hearing her scream my name in desperation. She knows how deadly our world can be—how it will consume you if you are not strong enough. I’ve waited for centuries to hear the pain in her voice. And if Remus cannot fulfill his purpose, then I will enjoy slaughtering the offspring she ruined our children together for.

Either way, our future hinges upon Remus and whether or not he will be able to handle the dangers that await in our world.

The End

…Of Book Two