When the sin was laid bare before her, she knew that it would be her end. She had been prepared for the consequences. Hands held out for the chains to bind her wrists and to be taken away.


    But…


    “If you do this, I can erase your sins away.”


    She stared at the stranger sitting opposite her. His smile reflecting something that unsettled even the abyss that was her mind.


    “You only need to participate and survive,” he continued in that sinister yet alluring tone. “Won’t that be better than rotting away in a filthy cage?”The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.


    Looking between the written proposal and the pen in his gloved hand, she caught a glimpse of canine fangs peeking out between his lips.


    “What about you?”


    “Hmm?”


    “What is in this for you?” She clarified warily, narrowing her gaze. “To go so far as to save someone like me?”


    The monster made an all-too human laugh.


    “Oh, my dear… I’m not doing this for some noble purpose,” he grinned with a predatory gaze. “I’m only chose you because you seemed the most entertaining.”