He cocks his head and smiles. "Ouch," he mocks me. "That's unfortunate. I was sure I could sweet talk you into at least, giving me your daughter." He shakes his head. "I suppose I'll just have to take her without giving you a reward."

"I'm warning you, stay away from my daughter!" I bite out my words, standing up on the table.

He tilts his head. "Come now. You know I can't do that. But I can make you a deal."

"I don't make deals with the devil," I say through ...