His mocking words made Celestia so furious her chest rose and fell sharply. "You..." She frowned and was about to say something when a sharp pain stabbed through her stomach.
"Ah!" Clutching her abdomen, she collapsed to the floor.
But Jareth didn't even flinch. Not only did he not show a hint of worry, he still kept going with his cruel sarcasm.
"What now? That's all you've got? Playing the weak card? Doesn't suit someone as nasty as you." His voice was full of disgust.
"I... It's not..." The pain hit her again and again, like waves swallowing her whole. Her strength drained away completely, and she crumpled to the ground, not even able to get a word out.
Jareth stared at her curled-up figure like he was watching a show. His lips curved in a cold smirk and he started clap
