Chapter 64: Last Hope

Elara's POV

Lyra lunged forward, her face contorted with rage. Before I could stop her, she spat directly into Krueger's face, the glob of saliva striking his cheek.

"You disgusting piece of filth!" she snarled. "I'd rather die than let you touch me!"

For one breathless moment, no one moved. The saliva slid slowly down Krueger's perfect skin, his expression shifting from shock to something dark an