Ashina's POV

She was crushing me and I felt so helpless. What was I going to do now? How was I going to save my friends? Save Nathan? I was almost at the point of giving up when she suddenly released me and stood above me while I whimpered in pain. My whole body was on fire and she was smiling widely at me like some possessed being. I had never imagined Maya to be so wicked and heartless. What had happened to her?

"So what's it going to be princess, say yes to me or watch your friends die. I ...