Alice's Point Of View

"So you failed me?" 

"No, Darco, please..." I begged. "I have them. If you give me a little more time, I can assure you I'll push Akira away from her and..." 

He raised his hand and I swallowed my words. He leaned back in his throne and groaned in frustration. "Remember what you said when I let you go? You said you'd make sure she leaves and fall into my hands. You've been there for about three weeks, Alice. What exactly have you been doing?" 

I gulped, keeping my head down. I don't dare look into those killer eyes of his. His eyes hold nothing but...