A girl, no a redhead struggled from her bindings, trying to get free. She glared defiantly at the dark shadow she could make out through the dark smog, and she would’ve yelled some hurtful things if she hadn’t been gagged.
The dark shadow moved closer, and it was revealed it was a man around her age. She shivered as he touched her chin. He whispered, “Not yet, my pretty. I swear, I will make you like me back later on, but for now, you are my hostage.”
She didn’t want anything to do with this kidnapper, and hated all the elements of his voice that made her shiver and want to cry.
Suddenly, a voice behind them came into focus. It was clear the speaker was normally the main focus point of the people. Like a Queen or a King. It said, “So, my dear son, it is clear you have succeeded. You have fulfilled more than the assignment, bringing back a mate, who when held hostage will attract many helpless souls for me to prey on, and the crown Jewel, the girl of the Stars and Moon.”
At that moment, a shiver went own the redhead’s spine. What were they going to do to her friend when she came looking? And more importantly, why did they want her to come in the first place?
