*****

Kael didn’t know whether to be proud or pissed about what Lilia had done to Sabina; he certainly hadn't expected her to throw a punch that hard. He unconsciously wiped the blood trickling from his chin as a sense of pride bloomed in his chest. His little doll finally knew how to fight back; she had grown claws.

However, this victory caused a major problem.

If the engagement was truly called off, Lilia’s life would be on the line, and Kael could not allow that to happen. He didn't ...