Her hands were grabbed, and instantly she was brought to her feet. Ebony turned to see who it was, kneeling beside her before Rayven. Her heart raced so loud in her chest that the girl thought it could fly out of her chest any time soon. Madam Rose Thorn lowered her head before the demon and began to plead on her behalf. Ebony could not form a single sentence as she stared at the aged wraith begging on her behalf. She slowly looked away to Rayven and she gulped painfully.
He has never looked at her in such a way before. He looked murderous, disappointed, angry, and displeased. More importantly, he looked as if he wanted to behead her right away. She lowered her head and took comfort in staring at the floor instead of at anyone's faces.
''Please, Lord Rayven, show mercy. She is still just a child. So young, foolish and out of her mind.''
