Chapter 60

And he knew that she was less than innocent, her newest ability causing destruction as she defied all that they had taught her.

Why could the girl not learn? Not follow his every command without argument? Surely she would have realised that things would be easier for her if she did, that her pain would lessen. Yet, she persisted in disagreeing with the psychopathic lord, in breaking his rules and fighting against his commands. And for what? So she could be tortured and injured once more? Show no mercy as she forced him to take action against her defiance?

Darkous scowl returned as the demonic creature began to stir within his mind; its tone sharp and gravely. “They are all fair points, boy. But what of that strange aura? I could feel the power from my place within the dark corners of your mind; she is getting stronger.”

“She is indeed, I fear that she will remain disobedient and irritate me further; her powers are too unstable. I doubt that she