Lina knew she was in the wrong for disobeying his orders. Did his punishment have to be so cruel? She watched as Kade slowly turned his attention back to the beautiful woman, his expression the same as when he looked at her.
Lina's heart fell like the scattered petals of the tree.
"Tell me if anyone, but me, disciplines you," Kade slowly said. "You're one of my people now."
Lina felt something inside of her snap. Was it trust? Was it patience? She did not know. She had never felt this kind of hatred before. Was it even hatred?
The emotions burned from within her soul, imprinting this memory into her heart.
Lina believed she'd remember this moment even after her death.
The first betrayal.
"Alright," the woman loosely said, like she didn't care for this regime.
"My name's Priscilla by the way," she continued, confidently introducing herself to Lina.
