Chapter 41: Let's go

After Samael left, I started to nibble on the food in peace.

My peace was short-lived, however, when the door opened again and Guirita stepped in. She sat opposite me and slammed the door shut. I glanced at her with a piece of sweet potato still in my mouth, and her eyes bore into me murderously. "I know it seems like he's taken an interest in you, human, but mark my words. You're just a plaything, a mere toy." She remarked. I glanced at the door and back at her with calmness. "He's had humans before, and they all met a gruesome end when the king grew bored of them. Just ask your friend Queen Gabrielle." She added with a smirk.

The sweet potato left my mouth in surprise. Did she just bring Elle into this? She noticed my reaction and seemed pleased with herself.

"She was here when a few ladies were starved, cut into, and killed. It may seem like he's fond of you, but it won't last long. Soon, he'll want to cut too deeply into your skin. Humans tend to die when something cuts them to