It was time for Monore to sear my skin with the hot knives. She gave me a towel to bite on and Kaiden helped place it in my mouth. “I'm going in.” she announced. I steeled my mind and bit down on the towel before she began.
Seconds passed and I felt nothing but the smell of burnt barbecue reached my nostrils and the searing sound of my skin filled the room. I then noticed Kaiden holding my hand tightly, his veins were bulging. I looked up at him with widened eyes. His eyes were closed as he took in my pain. What is he doing?
I tried to remove my hand but he was not having it. Angrily, I spat out the towel and glared at him. “Let me go, Kaiden. You're hurting yourself.” I ordered but he ignored me. “Kaiden!”
“You need to remain calm, your majesty. I'm almost there.” Monore instructed w
