Amber.His hand tightened around my neck, my own hands flying up to claw at his iron grip. It was useless—he was far stronger. My eyes widened in panic as he squeezed harder, cutting off my air. My legs kicked wildly against the floor, desperate for any escape.“Let me go… you’re going to kill me,” I choked out, the words barely scraping past my crushed throat.“Well, it would be faster if I did,” he said, his dead eyes darkening further. He tilted his head slightly, as if straining to catch every broken sound I made. “But you know I hate anything quick.”“Ple…ase…” I begged, my voice a ragged whisper.“Weren’t you going to leave me? What better way to make it quick, huh? Let’s just go together. After your death, I’d make sure to join you soon—I swear I won’t waste any time. What’s life without you anyway?” A cruel, evil smile twisted his lips.Both my hands still clutched at his wrist, trying to pry his fingers loose. For a fleeting second, every memory of the people Zeden had k
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