Playing into the trap

Ember's POV

I watched in delight as the glow in Ellie's eyes dwindled as she gulped hard, struggling against the hold Trent had on her.

"Trent please you need to calm down"

"No!" Trent barked, tightening his grip, his face twisted in anger. I leaned closer, biting my bottom lip hard to stop myself from smiling.

"I can't believe you did this to me" Trent continued coldly.

"Give me a reason why I shouldn't kill you right here and now" His voice echoed through the dungeon, the tension so thick you could cut through it with a sharp silver blade.

"I can't breathe" Ellie croaked her voice coming out hoarse, her face was pale with her eyes wide, I could tell she was rethinking her life choices.

"Please Trent" she gasped clawing at his arm, I could see Trent release his grip a little making the corners of my lips turn upside to a frown.

His eyes narrowed a bit and he took a deep breath. Was he going to let her go? I feared.

“Ellie,” He voiced which was low and threatening. “Give me my son, or