Teasing the Target

Maeve tilted her head slightly, making sure Kael's gaze would land on her most striking features.

In a soft, trembling voice, she pleaded, "Mr. Thorne, I don't want to die. Please, save me, won't you?"

Kael was about to respond, but as he glanced down, his eyes accidentally caught sight of her delicate figure. He quickly turned his head away, but the blush creeping up his neck and ears gave him aw