Sneaking

Elric stared at the girl in disbelief, while her eyes were filled with both hope and fear as she looked back at him. Elric turned back to see the Earl coming towards them, and he crouched down to be on the same level with Freya.

He grabbed her chin a little roughly, forcing her to look up at him. Freya was taken aback at how he was acting, but she still stayed calm. Not like she could do anything.

"I like her." Elric said to the Earl. "How much will I give you to have her?" His thumb trailed Freya's chin in a sensual manner, and he noticed her shiver in fear and hopelessness. Tears filled her eyes.

"She's not for sale Duke Elric. I was only asked to keep her."

Elric gaze trailed her body. He could only see her back, as she hid the rest of her body to hide her nakedness.

"Has she been fed since she was brought here?"

"No your grace. I think she was under punishment. Lord Kruger said he wanted to have his way with her, and she denied him."

"A stubborn one." He then stood up. "I am surpri