"So, Remy…Are you ready to officially join the Coven of the Damned?" Asher asked as he looked down at him, making Remy feel his entire body freezing up as he looked up at him.
His gaze darted between Hellbringer and his grandmother as he weighed the choice before him.
Hellbringer's words held a gravity that made his heart pound, the distant echoes of past beliefs clashing with the new reality he found himself in.
His throat tightened, but he forced himself to speak up, "I... I've already decided to stay with my grandmother." He glanced quickly at his grandmother, who gave him a soft nod of encouragement.
It reassured him just enough to continue, "But if I'm to officially join your cult... I need to hear from you. Do you sincerely want to protect our world?"