DELILAH He wanted to know the secret behind my powers. For the first time since I arrived in his office, I was grateful for the sound of the fan blowing in the room, or else he would have surely heard the loud pounding in my chest. I couldn't even think of a lie which was wordse than not responding at all. Viktor, who had already sensed my hesitation s, rose to his feet with a smile. I froze while he walked up to me, looking down at me like a predator studying its prey. "I'm not a patient man, sweetheart," he drawled, his voice smooth like silk. "If you do not want my help, then I'll continue my investigation of the Sacred Forest alone."I clenched my fists. "I can't tell you that, Viktor—""This is not a negotiation, Delilah," he cut me off. "I am no longer the boy who always did whatever you wanted. I am a busy man, so make your decision now."My heart tightened after hearing his words. I knew he was doing this on purpose. He wanted to hurt me, to retaliate for me standing him u
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