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A chill swept through me, and I gulped, completely dumbfounded.
This was not what I had in mind, and I knew this wasn't what Allister had in mind either.
"I mean," he continued, as he leaned in closer and took a deep breath. I balled my fists, looking away from him as my heart raged within my chest. "You're human, and you've spent years as a pet, simply following orders. Eventually, you'll have to get past it, but for now, I think if you simply do as I say, we will be able to make good progress quite quickly."
This time, his words struck an annoyance nerve rather than one of fear. I met his gaze again, my jaw clenching.
"You'll be surprised, Prince Ashton. My body is covered in scars. Now, good, obedient little pets don't have those, do they?"
His jaw clenched, eyes beginning to
