It was truly unfortunate, how Adela's words only seemed to fuel Aldric's sadistic desires. His eyes gleamed with malice.
"Go ahead. Jump. Do you think it makes a difference?"
She had to remind herself to keep her mind strong. Not an easy task as his smile stretched from ear to ear.
"You will learn to love me when he forgets all about you and fuc*s the entire town, just like he used to do back in Kolhis."
He taunted her, using his words to play mind games with her emotions, pushing her closer to the edge of despair. His grip on reality seemed to slip further. He was high on the power he had over her, the power to decide whether she lived or died.
"You always work better when you're pushed to do what you dare not do. Let's not change the habit of a lifetime."
"I am not afraid of you!" She shouted with all the strength she could muster. "You are a coward, Aldric!"
