"Since you haven't denied the crimes, you are declared guilty. The punishment for your actions is death," Kaid said, making my heart stop.
No, he can't do this. Esme has worked hard to get Amanda back; she can't be killed now that she is free of Azazel's influence.
I was about to open my mouth to tell him the punishment was unfair, considering the influence of the demon and the reason why she accepted that demon inside her, when he spoke again.
"Or that is what we would have said before, but considering all the time you have spent inside that ice cell, fighting a battle none of us could see, a death sentence feels too merciful. It would be an escape, not a punishment." Kaid's voice echoed in the silent hall.
The sly bastard...
"Your punishment will be a life of service. You will w
