Stifling Love

“Are you sure you are not just a weakling masquerading strength?” The witch asked, grinning at him. Yet again, he fought revulsion at the sight of her teeth.

He said nothing in response to her question, these days he was choosing to maintain himself. It was a stroke of luck on his path that no one had seen him killing Tobias and he had successfully buried him where he'd never be found. He was getting reckless these days and any mistake now would be enough to ruin his decades-long plan, there would be nothing to live for if that happens.

She gave him a humorous look. “You are then? It’s no surprise, I simply have my regrets about wasting my time with you.”

“Give me what I asked.” He said in a tone that showed he was trying his hardest to contain his anger.

“Why should I do that? You haven't kept any of your promises to me.” She countered.

He took a deep breath. “What was the nonsense you blabbed about the other day? About darkness being born?”

“I should be asking you,” She said. “How i