"Stepmother, if you don't leave me now, I can't promise what happens next will be in your favor," Elliana tried once again, her hands trembling with fear and disgust.
"Yeah, what would you do? Complain to that leech? And what will he be able to do? Do you think he will kill the sister of the human emperor? I will ask you one last time. Will you help us by stealing information from that leech Prince's office or not?" Marla asked, placing the stick between her legs and a sob left Elliana's mouth.
This was exactly what her stepmother wanted from her and it was the main reason she singled her out from the vampires. So she could ask her to betray her husband for them.
First, it was Madeline, and now it was her stepmother.
She wondered if the council head was also involved in this. Did Aditya know? But then again, did it really matter?
This chapter is dedicated to everyone who is fighting or has once fought against domestic violence of any kind.
You guys are true warriors.
I can't imagine how hard it must be or must have been for you to come out of that one place you thought was your home.
It takes years to tell yourself that you are hurting and you are expecting love from the wrong group of people. That the light of hope you are holding against them, that they will love you back had dimmed and extinguished long ago.
I know my words might not mean much, but I am proud of you all. I am proud of everyone who doesn't give up and continues to live and face the struggles daily. You are important to me and everyone who loves you.
You are not just survivors, you are warriors.