Chapter 10

Finishing his taunt, Karsa rose from his chair and approached the monster. He leaned down and whispered the monster’s true name without hesitation, the corners of his mouth curling upward. When the monster collapsed to the floor at the faint whisper, Eden instinctively hung his head and covered his ears. He did not forget to bury his face between his knees and squeeze his eyes tightly shut. “Urgh, gak…!” A scream seeped through the hands covering his ears. Watching Eden cower, Karsa clicked his tongue in disappointment. He wished Eden would show him his face. Terror looked good on a face that was usually just sorrowful. Recalling the expression Eden had worn at the ball, Karsa fixed his eyes on