Death Magic

-Karen-

“Silence both of you!” Zachary yelled at them. “Show me the spells. Now.”

“I’m not allowed to use those spells without permission.” I refuted firmly. I closed my eyes tightly trying my hardest to resist against the growing pressure. Please just let me leave alone.

“It didn’t stop you from using it at your demonstration, though, did it?” He hissed angrily.

I shook my head in defiance. “I was defending my life! It was justifiable in that moment! This is not!” I snapped back. He slapped me as hard as he could. Damn that hurt!

“Mind you tone when addressing me, woman! Unlike my son, I don’t care if you suffer.” Zachary screamed, raising his hand to me again. “I don’t give a damn what you think is justifiable. I’m commanding you to do something and you will do it expeditiously and without negation!” I shook my head in defiance and he struck me harder in the face. I could hear Bart and Joanne trying to hold Conor back as he tried to come to my aide. I could hear Michael laughing at