I shouted with all my might, “Arthur!”
With a deafening roar, Arthur lunged, and Damian’s snake tail was mercilessly torn in two.
Llanded steadily in Arthur’s arms.
I knew Arthur had been right outside the door. He respected me, so he wouldn’t come in without my signal.
But now
now Arthur’s eyes were blazing with fury, and the arms holding me tightened further.
I looked down at Damian, lying on the ground, my gaze cold. This was the first time I had ever looked down at him,
“You were the one who said you only
ly liked Chloe, and not a short little freak like me.”
Damian’s face instantly twisted, a look of injustice on his features.
“I’m sorry.”
But I was even more hurt.
“I know I’m short and not well–suited for anake–bonding, so
olgave you!
you your freedom, and I wished you all the best.
“But you didn’t get what you wanted, so you came crawling back to me.
“I, Audrey Miller, may be a freak who can’t bond with snakes, but I’m also a person who needs love!
“I’m not some keeper you can discard whenever you please and then plek back up”
Damian crawled towards me, muttering, “I’m sorry, I was wrong.
