Lilac staggered back, hand flying to her bleeding lip. The sting of Amelia's bite really hurt her, and of course, she felt a blazing fury, but when she saw Amelia's face of defiance, her anger turned into thrill. Her breath came heavier, pupils dilated as she stared at Amelia like a wolf that had just been challenged by its prey.
Amelia's chest heaved, chains clinking softly as she glared at her. "Come near me again, and I'll rip your throat out."
But Lilac only laughed. It was low, breathy, and disturbingly amused.
"You always did know how to drive me insane," she murmured. "But it's no use fighting me, Amelia. You'll see that soon."
Lilac lunged forward, digging her left hand into Amelia's hair and yanked it backwards. Amelia yelped and instinctively raised her hands toward Lilac's, intending to pull it away, but once again, she couldn't move as she was held down by the chains. Lilac yanked her by the hair again.
