Lilith’s eyes widened, a sharp gasp betraying her when Rosier grabbed a poor student by her hair and held a wand to her. Her brain seemed to release control of her body as she began to tremble in fear. She didn’t want to see anyone die. Lest a kid. SHE didn’t want to die. What if Rosier decided to go after families? At this point, she didn’t doubt it.

Clenching her jaw, her nails dug into her palms behind her back. She willed herself to stop shaking. It worked, but her icy blue eyes had a hint of fear, and she was okay with that. Lilith decided she’d try what Aboli had advised. It was the only way Lilith saw had more probability of her surviving...and not ending at the end of Rosier’s wand.

Think, Lilith. Think.

The more she did, the more her mom’s face flashed before her mind. Think, think, think.

“Typically when someone wants to remove a problem the best thing is to go to its source.” That sounded right….right? Think, Lilith. THINK. “So...so go to their leaders and...and take care of them…first. Their empire falls. The rest are left confused and scared...easier to manage.” Lilith hated it, but she looked at Rosier for approval of her answer. She didn’t want to die. She didn’t want to die.