His True Colors

[Aera’s POV]

"Well?"

Barren’s face is calm as he stares me down. It’s clear that he is already convinced that I will agree to his terms since he is the only one who can find Ayla since she has gone missing.

"Listen here," Silas snaps, shooting a glare toward Barren. "I don’t think you’re truly in any position to be bribing. I could just torture you until you’re willing to help us find my niece. We are simply giving you the courtesy of helping us freely.

I bite back the laugh that wants to escape me as Barren’s smug expression falls.

Ha, it served him right for trying to act so fucking cocky. He didn’t know who the fuck he was messing with.

"Do you think I’m afraid?" Barren suddenly asks. "Do you know who my father is?"

Actually, everyone knew that Frank Holding was a dangerous leader and would do whatever was needed to have his way, but to think he would use those tactics on his own children was a bit...

"Whatever you can do, I’ve probably already been through," Barren continues. "Whi