Elena POV

I reared back at once, stung by the viciousness of her words. At that moment it became clear to me that nothing I say or do would have any effect on her. “You really don’t have to go so far you know?”

She lowered her head but her face remained detached, a blank canvas. “Please punish me for disrespecting you, Luna.”

I stared silently at her for a second. “So you’ve really made up your mind.”

“Yes Luna,” she nodded, “so please let me go.”

“No,” I ...