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still a creature with needs,” she said, returning his smile.
    Tobias simply reacted. He placed the small blade on the table where his amulet lay and grabbed the back of Scarlet’s hair, tilting her head back. Placing his lips to her breast, he traced circles with his tongue, cupping it in his mouth.
    Scarlet carved her nails down Tobias’ back, causing small beads of blood to appear. He moved her over to his bed, sitting her down. “What makes you think I won’t dispose of you when I’m done?” Tobias asked.
    “My loyalty.” Scarlet smirked.
    He suddenly turned her around, bending her over the bed as he stood behind her. His tongue followed her spine to its peak. Scarlet groaned at the anticipation. She had waited too long for this opportunity. She lusted for Tobias and the power that radiated from him. Then at last, she felt him inside her. He consumed all of her, and she wanted more.
    Tobias was more animalistic than passionate. His thrusts were hard and emotionless, but Scarlet didn’t care. He pulled at her long platinum hair and twisted it around his hands. She grabbed a fistful of covers, moaning.
    When it was over, Tobias lay on the bed looking up at the ceiling. Scarlet repositioned herself beside of him.
    “What are you doing?” he asked in a short tone.
    “I thought…” she had started to speak, but was quickly cut off by him.
    “We are done here.” His words were icy.
    Scarlet raised her brow and paused.
    “You may leave now,” he continued.
    Scarlet quietly got up and collected her things. She stood at the door still undressed and looked at the table where Tobias had set the blade. She picked it up and swiftly threw it, embedding it in the backboard of the bed inches above Tobias’ head.
    “Now we’re done here,” she said before walking out of the door.
    Tobias merely chuckled to himself as he listened to the sound of her footsteps exiting the room.
    ***
    “Tannah,” Kale called from the doorway of the rooftop, his voice sounding defeated. Tannah was standing next to the edge, looking down to the city below.
    “Kale.” She simply acknowledged his presence.
    “How is she?” He was having trouble controlling the emotion in his voice.
    “She is fine. She has recovered quickly. Your behavior in the matter has been deplorable. Had things not ended the way they did, I would have had to make a tough decision. I still have a higher authority I have to answer to. They may not be able to see what we do here, but that does not give you the right to act on your own accord.” Tannah’s voice was firm and commanding.
    “What does she think has happened to me?” Kale questioned.
    Tannah sighed heavily. She was reluctant to divulge any information, but looking at Kale, she knew that he at least deserved honesty. “Her memory has been veiled… back to the beginning… before you . And it was not easily done with her ability to see the truth. She may have lapses. We can try to control that though, until the final time has come for her to know her position in this world. Nevertheless, Kale…, you know that she cannot see you. I fear her emotions are far more powerful than any spell that can be cast upon her.”
    “And you felt it necessary to disregard all that we having built?” He snapped. “She trusted me.”
    Tannah felt no regret for her actions and was not about to let Kale believe he had any right to question her decision. “Your involvement in this has become personal. You cannot put her at risk for your own agenda. Kale, what if she had chosen a different path? There is such a thing as free-will. What then? Would you take responsibility for that? Your job was to provide protection and guidance.”
    Thinking heavily, Kale knew that he could not argue. He exhaled deeply and tore his gaze from her to stare off into the distance. “You are right, Tannah. I was out of line. It’s just that…” He paused.
    Tannah shook her head and placed her hand on Kale’s face. “I understand