“Did you mean that, Tessa?” he demanded. She pursed her lips, breaking his gaze, and glancing from Axel to Luka. They were all looking at her expectantly. “These last few weeks have been what I imagine the Pits of Torment to be like. Pure and utter agony, and you do not seem to care as long as I am obedient and behave properly. Have I thought death might be a kinder option a time or two? Yes. When I was experiencing the pain from the first Mark or the torture of the assessment today, did I wish for death to finally claim me and just put me out of my fucking misery? I’d be lying if I said no.
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