Chapter 42

Wren's POV

The thermos hit the ground with a loud clang, hot soup bursting from its mouth in every direction. Some of it splashed straight onto Nell.

Her scream pierced the air, high and sharp.

I turned my head in time to see her stumble back, clutching her red, blistering arm. Her face twisted in pain, and angry welts had already begun to form.

"Nell!" My vision went red. Fury roared in my ch