Christiana POV

The echo of laughter made me open my eyes. Emerald withdrew her knife, laughing sinisterly. I looked around wondering if she had positioned armed men. A wave of relief washed over me and I breathed. I couldn't believe what she just tried to do, my heart was beating rapidly.

"I wouldn't relax if I were you, you never know when I might actually stab you," she warned, making me tense up again. I wasn't planning on relaxing before but now I have lost the ability to breathe properly. My eyes welled up in tears as I looked her in the eyes, pleading within me to stop all of...