Chapter 26

• Aurora Like an eel, I slipped out of his grip, wiggling free before taking a few steps away from him, creating a big distance between us as my chest thundered in fear.
• Anger flashed in his narrowed eyes as he clenched his teeth, gritting them furiously.
• The loud bang of his clenched fist on the table warned me about my disobedience but I remained rooted to the spot adamantly with my eyes tightly shut and my mouth slightly opened, muttering a silent prayer.