Esmeralda's POVThe air in the office was too thick, and hard to breathe in. Mr Rick didn't move. I hadn't said another word. I was expecting him to roar like usual but he didn't. Instead, he let out a slow, terrifyingly calm breath that sent a cold chill down my spine. He stepped back, straightening his collar with steady hands, his eyes turning into two shards of cold flint. Why was he being so calm? This was definitely not the reaction I was expecting."You think you are suddenly so smart, Esme," he whispered, his voice vibrating in the small space between us. "My wife may had told you, that you were far smarter than humans, but, Esme to me, you are daft. Empty head. Now, go to your room. Do not come out until I come to you."He dismissed me like a disobedient pet. His coldness stung worse than his insults would.I retreated, my heart hammering against my ribs, but the humiliation only fueled my anger. I didn't go to sleep. I got into my room without turning the lights on. I wouldn
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