Chapter One Hundred and Fifty

Marco’s POV

Scarlett and I turned slowly, feeling scared in our hearts. It was Swiftclaw, looking at us with heavy eyes and a strange grin on his lips. Michael was beside him, smiling wickedly.

Swiftclaw laughed in a mean way. "I knew you wouldn't go far, Marco. Love is a thing people always do." He laughed more, enjoying the scared feeling.

I held Scarlett's hand tight, thinking hard. We were stuck, and Swiftclaw had us where he wanted. I had to find a way out, for both of us.

"Why, Swiftclaw?" I asked, my voice shaky and angry. "What do you want?"

Swiftclaw grinned more and walked around us like a predator playing with its food. "Isn't it clear, Marco? I want power, and Scarlett here," he pointed at her, "has the key to it."

Scarlett looked scared and confused. "What does he mean, Marco?"

I clenched my teeth, trying to figure a way out. "It's a long story, Scarlett. Right now, we need to escape."

Swiftclaw stopped laughing and got closer to me. "Oh, Marco, you always protected her,