Sam

“The Bargainer begins to circle the Fauna fae. “Do you even know my subjects? I rule over monsters from your wildest imaginings, creatures made of fairies’ deepest fears. And I have their respect.” Des pauses at the man’s back, bending down to whisper into his ear, “Do you know how I’ve gained their respect?” The messenger glances over his shoulder at the Bargainer, his lips still sealed. My heart begins to beat faster and faster. Something bad is about to happen. “I let them feast on my enemies.”
― Laura Thalassa, A Strange Hymn