I can't help but wince when I see Leo grabbing the knife. I clench the armrests and try to stay calm, to erase my presence completely. Maybe, they'll forget about me. If I don't move, they won't remember that I am here, listening to their plans to kill me.
Regardless of my resolve, my arms start trembling, and my eyes tingle, wet.
I don't want to die now, not after everything I've done to survive.
«You won't be able to resist, Leo,» Amadeus continues. «Not only the bloodlust but also other types of feelings will crumble up. This is just the beginning...»
«You said you wouldn't kill me,» I whisper, trying to look as composed as I can. «We have a contract...»
Amadeus narrows his eyes, and I keep my breath when Leo moves forward. He's so close to me that I can feel his presence even with my eyes shut.
«Stop scaring her,» Leo says.
