Kai stared in confusion. He only lowered his head when Virouse removed the cloth covering his blood-stained body. Then the man's hand rubbed his back, making him tense up, shiver, and wince when the wound stung.
"Do you want to be my slave? Leave your master," said Virouse, leaning in closer.
Kai lowered his head. He didn't want to. He only wanted Sylas. But was he brave enough to say no?
Virouse knew, of course. The slave was bound to his master; he would do anything for Sylas.
"What if your master dies?" Virouse asked. Kai immediately looked up.
The slave stared at Virouse with fear in his eyes. What did he mean—Sylas would die?
"You don't want to be my slave, but Sylas will die too. Unless you do something," said Virouse, smiling gently.
Kai stayed silent. But he would do anything for Sylas.
"Will you help him?" Virouse asked.
Kai nodded right away. "Y-yes, Master…"
Virouse grinned. "Sylas will be executed unless you help him. Do you want him to die?"
