The Pawn and The Puppet (The Pawn and The Puppet #1)

by Brandi Elise Szeker

If I turn a blind eye, I am no better than the people who revel in their torture.

If more people with compassion chose to see the ugly and not turn a blind eye, maybe this world would be a better place.

“Not every person has the courage and selflessness to put themselves into situations that are far worse than disturbing, especially as a child, just to save their family.” I lean in a little closer. “I’d choose that man for my friend over Cupid any day.”

“I’ll thank you kindly to keep your hands off of my conformist,” he says, his rugged voice quieting the panic in the room like a theater. “You wouldn’t want me to lose my temper.”

You have me all figured out, don’t you, Dessin?

“I’m quite proud to say you’re the only friend I’ll have there,” she says.

It was not an accident. I killed my sister.

It’s happened before. I’m okay. I’m always okay.

I thought that part of my life had ended. But I traded one monster in for another.

“I need you,” I whisper.

“And there are far more than three alters, pretty one.”