CHAPTER 12Ariel's POVThe storm raged outside, and I shivered, and then, I heard it.It was the sound of Dermos's furious voice echoing off the halls.Is he back?My heart skipped a beat as I heard his footsteps coming towards my room. The door soon slammed open, and he stormed in, his eyes blazing with a fury that made me take an involuntary step back.He was bruised and bloodied, his shirt torn and dirty. He looked like he'd been through a war, and his eyes were filled with immense rage.Ariel, don't back down. Don't show him you're scared.“Ariella.” He growled. “Who were you talking to that night before I caught you in my office?”What is he talking about? Oh, the picture. Play dumb, Ariel.“I-I wasn't talking to anyone, Dermos,” I said, trying to sound innocent.But he moved so fast, I barely saw him coming. One moment, he was across the room, and the next, he was standing over me, his hand gripping my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze.Don't flinch, Ariel. Don't you dare.“You'
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