Star Crossed Teaser

A few moments later, the hover car landed outside of the De’naalie Prison. Jasper was waiting outside of the prison along with Carlisle. Maralice was off to the side, tapping on her tablet and looking very agitated. What’s wrong with her? Edward asked.

I shrugged, confused as to why she was so upset. The door opened and we all clambered out of the hover car, greeting Jasper and Carlisle. Maralice walked over to us and slid her tablet into her satchel. “Is everything okay, Maralice?” I asked.

“Not really,” she sighed. “Rose contacted me and said that Liannette tried to cut her wrist this morning. It wasn’t successful since she used a very dull blade. However, she has been sedated and will stay that way until you interrogate her.”

“Why does it matter?” Jasper asked. “She’s to be executed for her crimes.”

“We need to know about Marcusi. We need to know who killed Aro,” Edward replied. “Caius and Liannette are seemingly the only people who can answer those questions.”

“Well, Caius is being held in a cell and is waiting for us,” Carlisle said. “Shall we go inside?”

Edward nodded, taking my hand and guiding me into the massive prison. It was circular, made out of massive stones. Surrounding the prison were huge fences that were electrified, causing significant damage to any prisoner who would possibly escape. Inside of the prison, we were all scanned and escorted into small circular room. It was dark and dank, giving me horrific reminders of my stay aboard the Reman vessel in Jakob’s quarters.

Are you okay? Edward asked, his arm snaking around my waist. You’re trembling.

Memories. Bad memories, I answered, moving closer to my mate. I needed his warmth.

Show me, he breathed. I opened my mind, showing him my memories of being aboard the Reman ship and how this reminded me of those horrific memories. Edward enfolded me in his embrace, his hand massaging my neck. “You’re safe, my Fíorghrá,” he soothed. “You’ll never see them again.”

“I know,” I whispered, snuggling deeper into his arms.

The door on the far side of the room hissed open and a bedraggled Caius was led into the room by four very large armed guards. He wore a gray jumpsuit and his hair was filthy. The stench coming from him was nauseating, causing my stomach to roll. Caius was pushed onto a bench and locked into place by the largest of the guards. “Empress Nirabelle and Emperor Edward, the prisoner is at your disposal to answer any and all questions. If he does not reply, use this and he will change his tune.” He handed a long, thin rod.

“Will it cause permanent damage?” Edward asked, pressing the button. The end glowed a deep blue and the sizzle of electricity filled the air. Caius whimpered from his spot, trying to get away from the rod in my mate’s hand.

“Not really. He may lose the ability to control the muscles to prevent him from urinating himself,” the guard quipped, shooting an angry glare at Caius.

“You keep this,” Edward said, handing the rod back to the guard. “I will question the prisoner in my own fashion. I do not need to torture him.” The guard shrugged, leaving the room.

“Thank you, Emperor,” Caius simpered.

“Shut up, you sniveling little weasel,” Edward snapped. “I asked them to take that away since I may have too much fun with it. Besides, I’m curious if my carbon-infused bones would mean that I have become stronger. Can I break every bone in your face with one punch to your ugly nose?”

“From what Rose told me, that’s affirmative,” Jasper snickered.

De'naalie Prison

De'naalie, capitol of Port'ange'les Province

De'naalie Prison Restraint