Chapter 24. Play Along

Chantel Raven

His hand wraps around my throat while he slowly hauls me up. He leans in, causing his lips to softly graze my ear.

"Just play along," Lexcis said, his voice low but commanding.

His grip weakens. On purpose.

He whispers into my ear again, "I need him to come over here. The window."

I discreetly glanced over at the window, seeing a familiar figure. I withhold myself from letting out a breath of relief.

Aldric.

Okay. Okay. We need to get Damon over here so Aldric and hopefully, his backup can enter.

Getting Damon over here can only be achieved in one way. Make him mad.

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Chantel Raven

"Come on, I'm getting bored over here!" Damon yells, frustration evident in his voice.

"I need you to stab me or choke me until I pass out," I said to Lexcis, my desperation veiled in the request.

His eyes widen, but he doesn't question me. The King will probably e