“Didn't she try and kill her the other day? Kristina isn't really her usual chatty self. Her dress seems even more wanton than usual, the neckline sliding off her shoulders which are ringed with bruises and bitemarks. The way she looks at Merle, she seems almost proud of the marks Darius has left all over her. Like she's displaying them. 'He wants to see you in his study,' she says sulkily, as Merle starts to eat. 'Next floor up, third door on the left.' When Darius calls her in, she opens the l...arge polished oak door into a long elegant room with huge floor to ceiling windows. The room should be flooded with light, but – as with everywhere else in the castle – the curtains are drawn and the lamps are lit. At the far end of the room Darius sits at a large desk, looking far more imposing than the impressive decor. Merle feels self-conscious, fiddling with the hem of her T-shirt, as she walks the endless length of the room to stand before him. He looks at her for a long moment. 'About yesterday afternoon.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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