it's useless

A look of surprise flashed across his face and his eyes flickered with interest.

I scoffed. I knew I was right. Trying to coerce me to give out the book then getting rid of me! What a good strategy.

" It's useless. As long as I am alive, you better forget about getting your hands on this book." I said, looking at him straight in the face.

The man's face turned gloomy.

" Don't blame me for being ruthless." The man declared and charged towards me.

I closed my éyes hoping the pain could end sooner, only that the pain never came.

The next moment I opened my éyes, I was back to the house. My eyes scanned the familiar surroundings and sighed in relief.

" You never listen do you?" Valeria's angry voice reached my ears.

I looked towards her, only to see her fuming in anger. She must be furious that I left the house when she had told me not to.

" I'm sorry." I said, looking down. I could not afford to meet her gaze.

"Sorry! Is that all you can say to me?" She roared, her éyes blazing red. I sa