Chapter 12 - Help is like trust.

Kara steadied her breath. She prided herself on her calculating nature and the ability to hide what she's feeling. She hated the fact that she lashed out against Ryker in front of her subordinates. She had dismissed the rest of the wolves. They had left until it remained just her and her captive in the room. 'How is he so incompetent?' She thought bitting her lower lip. 'It's just a child who's probably not past 16.' Mira felt the spikes further dig into her skin. Even though she had been subjected to that torture for a while, the pain she felt only intensified. All of a sudden, she burst into a hearty peal of laughter. Kara turned at her, her face fuming with rage. "Why do you laugh?" "You think your laws are enough but even your subordinates can do nothing against my child. My love will persevere, it is greater than this bleak existence you uphold strongly." "Young Mera," Kara scoffed and cat-walked towards her. She gently slid her hand against her face. Mera's hearty expr