Chapter 44

~Sabrina

"Your Majesty!" James shouted as he rushed towards Richard.

Ignoring him, Richard growled at me, "I have had enough of that smart little mouth of yours! How dare you?!" His eyes glowed a dark red; he was allowing his monstrous wolf to get the better part of him again.

I scratched at his hand helplessly, hoping, praying he would let go as I was choking so badly it was difficult to breathe, but he wouldn't budge.

"You might strangle her to death at this rate!" James whispered to him, but Richard still didn't react.

Was that how much he hated me? I thought we were friends. Horror filled my eyes as I saw my death nearing. I was strong, but I was no match for him. Richard had a unique ability, one that made everyone around him weak if he wanted to, one that suppressed one's wolf if he didn't want it to be let out.

I clawed at his hand, my legs kicking helplessly. I was becoming weak. Was this how I was really going to die?

I saw the little witch approach him, wrapping her arms ar