Death“Yryja should have killed you,” a male voice said. “Guess I’ll have to do it for her.”
I opened my eyes, but the world was nothing more than a blur of brown, grey, and purple.
“I cannot imagine what would have motivated you to come back, knowing you’d find me here. But I should not expect intelligence from a monster.” The voice laughed. It was deep and cruel.
I tried to rise, but I was strapped to whatever I was lying on. And I had no strength to push against it.
“I knew you were nothing but a beast from the moment I saw you.”
My whole body shook. I felt tiny and helpless, like a terrified child. I had heard that voice so long ago, smashing up against Jon’s cold steel.
“You took Rorvin from me,” he said. “You showed me the evil you are. And now everyone will know I can protect t
