He had changed. Even a horse as blind to the emotions of others, like herself could see that. He was no longer comforting, loving, throwing compliments in her direction. He no longer cared. He got what he wanted, and now he will give her to whomever meets his demands. She was nothing but a trading piece in Mikhail’s game.

The fact that the orders were not directly from him, meant nothing to her, he may as well have spat the words at him herself.

As he stepped forward she leapt back, scared stiff at the idea of him being anywhere near her. Her father was right, nothing ever came good of defected creatures. Father was always right. ”You lied Mikhail” the words choked out, like a little child having a tantrum. She was beyond consoling, nothing he said or did would change how she felt. His words fell on completely deaf ears. She didn’t even hear what he said, shaking her head from side to side, body still shivering in shock ”No…. No Mikhail”. Her breathing was heavy and her voice shook in time with her body. She wanted him to stop talking, before she was again wrapped up in the words that were him.

She stepped back further. She wanted to turn, to run. She wanted to be anywhere but here. She would never admit it, but she had been completely charmed by Mikhail. His lies had hurt her, and she knew of only one way to hurt him back.

No more Mikhail she thought.

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