The Worst Punishment
Trigger Warning: Death and Blood “Alina, this is insanity.” Max walked after her as she got the clothes and the food in her backpack, for the millionth time trying to talk her out of this. “No, it isn’t,” she told him, her eyes studying the small blade her mate had given her, before she put it in the hidden little pocket of her dress. “I’m done hiding, Max.” “But you can’t just walk inside her palace. It’s bloody dangerous!” “No one is forcing you to come with me, Max!” Alina snapped at him, her voice holding anger. “You were the one that wanted to come and ‘protect’ me. You can stay here. I can protect myself just fine!” When she expected anger in his eyes too, she was surprised there was sadness. “Do you really think it was me I was worried about?” Her eyes widened. “Have you ever
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