Chapter 15: What do you have to lose?

ZADOK “I’ll give you another chance to tell me who you are, Ithra.” I said into her ears, enjoying the look of horror in her eyes. “Not that I do not know, but I'd like to hear you say it…” I spun the witch band in my pinkie finger. “Who are you and what is your real motive for entering my territory?”  Ithra gulped and it was the most attractive thing I've ever seen in my life.  Focus, Zadok. Focus.  I shook my head, trying to get the odd thoughts away.  Ithra remained silent, an act that didn't go down well with me. I thought that by now, she would have learned her lesson about crossing me. “You must feel very confident.” She croaked, surprising me. Her voice wasn't the sweet and sultry one I'd come to know her for. It sounded parched, broken and overused.  Why did she sound like that?  “Unlocking that band has got to be the stupidest thing you've done since the beginning of your existence, Zadok” She said, eyeing me warily.  I saw through her act. Behind the tough girl persona, was a