Lila's POV

As I got closer to her, I could see a dull bruise below her eye and a faint bite mark on her cheek. She seemed upset and scared. Was she scared of me? As I edged closer to her, she backed away a little. I stopped and stayed where I was; she had no reason to be scared.

"What do you need my help with?" I inquired, keeping her under my gaze.

"Alarix." She whispered. She shuddered, and there was a hint of sadness in her voice.

You've got to be kidding me? Hasn't he put me through enough? Now, he's sending someone to try and talk me...