C98 Find the Girl

As the girl made to leave, I lowered my voice and said icily, "If you value your life, don't go."

At my words, her complexion shifted noticeably.

Her eyes met mine, a flicker of panic betraying her composure, "What... what did you say?"

I observed her disarray with a cool detachment. "You heard me," I stated plainly.

Without further delay, I released my grip.

Her expression wavered