Chapter 393

KESTER.

I watched with admiration as Norlan took over from me. We had to multitask so we could beat the time.

So, while I take care of Nagel, he’d quickly carve a rough I TOUCHED WHAT’S NOT MINE on Kex’s back.

I turned to the next offering.

Now, it was Nagel’s turn.

The muzzle stayed locked over his mouth. It was a tight silver lattice that blistered his jaw and left angry welts across his cheeks.

I crouched in front of him with my elbows resting lazily on my knees, like I was just watching some dying animal twitch on the side of the road.

“Comfortable?” I asked.

He growled, and I tapped the top of his head. Let him keep that fire. I wanted to see it die slowly.

“I’m sorry… for the bruises.”

He looked

up,

confused.

So unprofessional. I told them

know, inflicting physical injuries like this on you would truly have been perfect,” I whispered. “But then I

glared at me, realizing the game

smirk so dry it hurt. “Well, I want you to remember this, Nagel. I’m not here to punish a man.

like I was genuinely impressed. “But that’s alright. Some men need

rot.”

—-

what you’re thinking a hammer, a scapel, an axe, probably a cross and some nails for crucifixion. You’re expecting something cinematic. Bat to the ribs, blade to

close and whispered. “No. I’m not here to hurt

made of steel bars, which were silver–laced, was rolled in by six hefty men. It was too small for

saw it, his jaw

animals in cages.” I nodded toward the contraption. “So, I had that built for

to spit through

That comes later. First, let’s talk about

walked around the cage. The silver bars pulsed with heat – lined inside and out

I paused. “And

soft but lethal, “I considered taking one

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