A Contract With My Demon
"But the stakes are too low, Silas. If I win, I don't just want the debt. I want your life. I want to watch you dissolve in the Grey Wastes like the thief you are."
Silas hesitated, but the greed in his eyes won out. "Deal."
As Silas prepared to throw the dice, Elara noticed something. Vane wasn't looking at the dice. He was looking at the iron cage. And as the dice hit the table, Elara felt the brand on her neck go cold—so cold it felt like her heart was freezing in her chest.
"Wait!" Elara shouted, but it was too late. The dice stopped.
Silas began to scream, but not with joy. He was staring at the table in horror. The dice hadn't landed on a number. They had turned into two small, black s