Chapter 3

"Sorry about this, my lady, but I have to..." the maid said.

My hand shot up to my hair. In one swift motion, I drove the hairpin deep into the maid's throat.

Blood sprayed everywhere.

The maid's eyes went wide with shock. "Ahhh."

Amelia froze, staring at the body crumpling to the floor. Then she screamed.

The golden text exploded.

[Do it. Make her drink it. Let her know what it feels like to lose a child.]

[Holy... Scarlett's a beast.]

My gaze snapped to the bowl on the table. I grabbed it, yanked Amelia's head back by her hair,…