Tessa
I turn to the exit and try to run for it. Just maybe if I disappear from his presence then everything will be fine except for the fact that I am dismissed for good. Not even a single amusement from him.
Is he made of steel?!
Slam!
The door behind me goes shut, and I clutch my garment in horror. I can feel my chest heaving so bad that it could explode anytime. Panic runs down my spine and I bite my lips.
"No! No! No!" I scream.
"Where do you think you're going?" he thunders.
I turn behind me slowly and beads of sweat gather around my forehead. I take a step back and swallow, but he snarls at me.
He looks like the demon prince — ready to slay his prey alive.
"I can—" I say, but the fear in me makes my lips stick so hard that I can't say anything to defend myself.
"You
