I straightened my back. Fear coursed through my veins but I tried not to show it. I glared at Queen Luna Evangeline and narrowed my eyes.“I don’t care what you threaten me with. I will never work for you.”The queen’s smile was thin and wicked. “Oh, you will," she spoke casually as she stepped forward. "Especially if you want that darling boy to walk out of here alive. What was his name again? Matteo?"As if on cue I heard a scream of panic in the distance. "Piper! Help me! Help me Piper."I started breathing heavily. "Matteo! No! Hang in there Matty! Hang in there."I turned to the Queen, my eyes narrowing.“Don’t you dare lay a hand on him."She laughed. "I already told you, dear, that is completely up to you.I looked at the helpless woman on the floor.I let out a sigh. To think, I had just escaped being a prisoner myself. But if this would keep Matteo safe, I had to take the deal. I had no choice.I looked at the queen and narrowed my eyes."Fine. I will..."Suddenly I jumped w
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