Aerila’s POV

“Answer me!” he roared, and my heart slammed violently against my ribs. “I gave you everything and asked for only one thing. One thing, and you ruined everything!”

“Uncle… kuk!” I choked as his hand closed around my throat, cutting off my breath. My fingers clawed at his wrist while I stared into his eyes. Madness swirled there..

He’s going to kill me.

The thought screamed through my head as he dragged me across the room and slammed me against the wall. The ...