Chapter 12

RUBIN

"What the fuck?"

I stare back at him as he loom over me–he

is so tall that I have to crane my neck to be able to stare at him. My wings

appeared instantly, nervously fluttering on my back, my hands steadily growing

sweaty as I swallowed. I was quite shock that I was still breathing for I am

afraid of what he will do. A few seconds passed and I squared up my shoulders, taking

the book from the floor while trying to gather up more courage as I began to speak,

“He-hello there. It's me, Rubin, Rubin Hearthrowe. What about you? What is your

name?"...