Chapter 25

• "Isn't this such a pretty sight" Alaric tsked, shaking his head as he inspected his prisoner. "It's such a thrill when old friends are finally reunited, don't you think," he asked, his eyebrows arched when Persephone screamed through the gag.
• Her father head hung forward, his hands strung up to a pole as he stood unmoving, he was the very picture of defeat.
• "Oh, I'm sorry. I should have known you wouldn't be able to share my thrill with that covering your mouth, forgive my manners princess" he said, and reached to yank the rag off her lips. Persephone spat at his face immediately after it came off.