CH.28 - How Can I Hate You?

REBECCA’S POV

"I told you not to let them bully you."

My heart skipped a beat and it felt like the time slowed down. His voice was way different from what I expected. I thought he would sneer at me and laugh like the others but he… he sounded as if he was scolding me sweetly. It felt like I was a kid being reminded again.

I knew my eyes were filled not just with tears but also with wonder. His presence was giving me a different feeling unlike the time when I was locked in. Emotions started to rush in and I felt weaker this time but strangely, I felt happy too that he was there with me.

Ibarra removed the cloth in my mouth and all the frustration and fear that filled me came out like a querulous sob. He gave me a warm smile but it was also enveloped with a dangerous hint. It was surprising how that didn't threaten me.

"Would you like your master to punish those who hurt you?"

"Why are you touching that filthy human?" Mitchell asked and pulled Ibarra but he quickly removed her hand