A Demon's Kiss

“This isn’t what you think it is.” The voice was cold and menacing, and I recognized it quickly. I gained posture, and even though I was in this situation, I wore my demeanor of confidence.

“I know very well what this is.”

“The Assembly will play tricks on you. This place is dark and demeaning, but I can’t imagine you’d know anything about it. It’s going to chew you up and spit you out without a thought.”

The pounding in my head needed to cease, and leaving him here was my escape. I stood up and gathered all my strength before casually placing my hand on the polished door and stepping out of his presence.