Dmitri's Strike (6)
Roseanne is shocked to see the despicable smile of Venus. The Empress is holding a knife made of pure mercury against Polina’s neck, pressing it hard. Polina tries to withstand the pain of the mercury which is burning through her skin. The Empress used a mercury substance which caused the explosion and the residue lingering in the air is only making Polina’s pain worse.
“What do you want?” Roseanne demands. “Let go of my soldier!”
“Then come with us, witch!” Venus snarls. Roseanne looks at her in surprise.
“How do you-”
Venus’ shrill laughter cuts through her words, making her spine chill.
“Of course I know it,” Venus claims. “I always knew you were a witch! I was looking to exploit your powers but my dumb son sold you off. Who would have thought that you will become the mate of the Slorian Duke? But that does not matter anymore! He will die and so will you!”
“What do you mean?” Roseanne asks. “Dmitri-”