Aria's/Lysara's POV

She thudded hard against the wall, wriggling, her feet dangling in the air as he held her up. Her eyes bulged out of their sockets, the seafoam green riddled with terror, red streaks, and the color of blood strung around the balls.

She pulled unsuccessfully at his fingers, struggling and fighting for her.

“Why did you push her?” he barked at her face.

Her lips parted, but no words followed, as they only fought for air. She groaned in pain, the fingers squeezing at ...