Author's Note (Sept 23, 20220: ACA has returned with a 5 chapter mass release today and tomorrow!
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"Fuck's sake."
Ophelia didn't dare to utter a single sound. She shakingly glanced at her feet in shame whilst squeezing her eyes shut, bracing herself for the storm. She heard his angry footsteps sweeping across the stone balcony. The night air was crisp and cool, but his voice made every hair on her arm stand. The moon was hidden by a thick sheen of clouds and even the stars went into hiding.
"You—"
Killorn let out another string of loud curses. Ophelia flinched back, her shoulders caving in, her heart pounding a tattoo against her chest. All she could hear was the rush of blood and feel the quickening of her pulse. She was scared for her life.
Without warning, Killorn grabbed her by the elbows and pulled her in his direction. She flinched and glanced to the side.
"Look at me," Killorn warned.
Ophelia couldn't.
