Chapter 8

“It’s me!” I finally declared, my voice shattering the silence. It was evident that Maximus intended to shield me from her, a gesture of protection. However, I held no fear towards her, not even the slightest. Despite knowing that in one swift motion she could end my life, I felt strangely invincible.

With my declaration, a defiant smirk emerged on her face. It was as if she found my fearlessness amusing, like a challenge that ignited the fire within her eyes. Her smirk widened into a wicked grin, revealing a glimpse of the darkness that lay within her. She stepped closer, her every movement dripping with both grace and menace, ready to test the limits of my audacity.

“You stupid little human slut. I can see why he didn’t throw you directly in the trash and reject you, you…” Tiffany was cut off by Maximus.

“That is enough! Shut up, now!” He said through gritted teeth as he stood, putting himself between the two of us.

Tiffany blinked as she looked at Maximus. “Maxie, are you ser