Chapter 68 – A Sin Called Desire
"Why… why are you doing this?" Lisa asked, fear laced in every word. She genuinely didn't understand why she was bound in chains, suspended like a prisoner waiting for death.
So she asked again.
"…Why?"
At her question, Meris simply smiled. She didn't respond to Lisa. Instead, she turned toward her maid.
"Tell me, Lari… what do you suggest I do with her?"
Her voice was soft, almost playful.
"What kind of torture, I mean? Bury her in a pit of fire? Maybe lock her in a tomb of ice? Or do you prefer lightning?" she added, finger resting on her chin, eyes pensive, as if she was truly weighing the options.
And yes—Lari knew her young lady was absolutely serious.
She sighed heavily, inwardly, as she looked at Lisa—whose terror was so thick it clung to the room like fog. Her entire body was trembling.
Lari lamented.
