[ Raina looked up at him, eyes wide. These tender gestures could so easily turn monstrous. The same hand that stroked her hair could just as easily crush her head under its strength. She knew this. Her heart pounded in her throat and she finally tore her gaze away from him, closing her eyes and knitting her brows together, conflicted. ]
Loyalty? And nothing more?
[ No deals. No bargains. No soul-binding contracts? Raina could be loyal. She had it in her to do it if it was the smart thing to do; it was ultimately her own self interest she had in mind, her own survival, but if loyalty bought her more time....
She finally looked back up at him, wanting to step back but afraid the punishment her next question would bring would be even worse if she did. ]
;x the therapists are some of the most beautiful monsters here, ngl
Loyalty? And nothing more?
[ No deals. No bargains. No soul-binding contracts? Raina could be loyal. She had it in her to do it if it was the smart thing to do; it was ultimately her own self interest she had in mind, her own survival, but if loyalty bought her more time....
She finally looked back up at him, wanting to step back but afraid the punishment her next question would bring would be even worse if she did. ]
And what happens if I refuse?