Ember stared at Thorne defiantly, her chest rising and falling with pent up rage. She had already checked out mentally, and being forced to stay in a place she didn’t want to be in was going to be hell.
Thorne met her gaze with the same intensity, then he said something that stunned her.
“If you leave this territory, make sure you never come back. My guards will tear you apart if you so much as step a foot in.” His voice was icy. He meant it.
Ember was at a loss for words. She had been ready to fight for her right to leave, not for him to cut her off completely. Before she could respond, Thorne waved a hand at his guards. They released Caden immediately, the chains clattering to the floor as he stood up, glaring at Thorne.
“Let’s go get our mother, Ember,” Caden said, grabbing her arm
