Bab 244: Reasonable Offer

I couldn't have imagined a more twisted juxtaposition than those venomous words spoken with such a sweet, innocent voice. Fury sizzled in my throat. "You kidnapped children from this village?" I bit out through gritted teeth.

The girl tsked. "Be more appreciative with your tone. You should thank me that I only took one boy away for a day before letting him escape to spread the news for me. All I got out of him was some tears instead of blood." She crossed her arms and grinned. "But now that I have your attention, things won't be so simple from here on."

My worries eased a little at the knowledge. If she was telling the truth, then at least no one had been hurt so far. "What do you want?" I asked. "What are you planning to do with Twin Stars?"