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Drezhan

"The next time I ask you this, you will not have the liberty to use your tongue," I growl, "Because I will rip it from your mouth with my bare hands before you have the chance to utter another lie."

Kaelum’s eyes widen with fear, his breath coming in short, uneven gasps. He trembles as he finally breaks.

"Please… I beg you…" he stammers, "It’s not my fault. My brother—he took everything fr