“I’m sure that you now understand what I’m willing to do to get what I want.” Ophelia said. “And how foolish it is to defy me. But if you please me I may grant you mercy.” Violet did not believe this for a single second. This woman was not capable of mercy. “When the Empire is restored we will remember those who stood by our side. And all who opposed us.”
Violet wanted to respond to this statement but decided not to. She was sure that this display was for her. If she annoyed Ophelia another prisoner would surely die. It was best to be cautious. But what was she supposed to do? She couldn’t betray The Rising Phoenix. The damage that she would do by talking would be worse than letting everyone here die.
If help wasn’t coming then there was only one option.
No life was more important th
