C25 For her hand in marriage

“What did you do?” Vlad asked

“ I….I…” the man looked around fearfully and vigilantly. His lips trembled as he struggled to find words to speak.

“ What did you tell them in exchange for your life?” Vlad pressed

The man remained silent, his expression showing anxiousness

“ You see, I’m the only one who can read your mind in here, they can’t