Chapter 75

ACHILLES. Benjamin is tough, I have to admit. And insane. That factor contributes a lot to what he’s about to do. I can hear him heave as air leaves his lungs, but that doesn’t let him give up. Instead, he grazes the knife all over my back as though drawing a hasty image. I slam him on the banister of the stairs, angling his back so it would bend over the rails. I can feel his bones cracking right against me, and I think for sure that would kill him. But he just continues to wound me. I release him, my back stinging with pain, with warm blood dripping down the length of my back. Claudia is coughing, and I can see Benjamin’s eyes flitting to her with hunger. “You don’t need to die,” he says casually. “You don’t have to sacrifice your life for this. Maybe the Great Leader would spare you a place in his ruling, you know. After all, you are quite a strong player. We just need her to start over, that’s all.” ‘I will kill you,’ I snarl at him. His eyes widen. Suddenly, glee spreads ov