Emelisse was shocked, her blood freezing with fear as he glared at her, looking wild and far from the gentleman he generally proposed to be. His eyes have to be one of the most beautiful creations she has ever laid her eyes upon, but right now they terrified her. They were a deadly shade of red and black and it took away all her powers of speech. Pembroke lay on the floor, groaning and writhing, blood splattered across half his face.
"He will die," Emelisse whispered, tears springing to her eyes with fear. "Please, leave him. I do not want anyone to call you a murderer. Please, Maxwell..." Maxwell blinked at her, his chest rising and falling rapidly as he gazed back at her.
"Please," She repeated. He stared silently at her for a brief second before closing his eyes and turning away, bu
