*What do you mean by 'when will the procedures start?' Are you actually looking forward to it? Do you know how insane that is? You should be finding a way out of this mess, not giving in to his manipulation. You shouldn't be like this, Theo. You are supposed to—*
"ENOUGH!!!" The words tore out of her mouth like a wound ripping open, echoing out of her chest.
Seraphina went utterly still.
*Enough of everything,* she added, her chest heaving, *I am sick and tired of it all. Stop talking to me, stop concerning yourself with what I choose to do!*
*Of course I'll concern myself. You just agreed to something that would erase your existence, Theo. You know what Cain is trying to achieve. He wants you out of the way so it'll only remain the demon and I. I can't lose you, Theo!*
*Well, you're going to lose me* Theo said flatly. There was no anger now, just a hollow certainty *End of discussion,*
