Page 40 of Unmasked

“Do you understand where you are now?”

Calm.

Deep pants left her. Katia’s lip peeled back, and she spoke between bloody, clenched teeth.

“…I understand.”

“Do you understand who I am?”

Katia smiled.

“… weak.”

Penelope showed no emotion.

Click.

Katia flinched, crying out as her body jolted.

“Do you understand who I am now?”

1 second.

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3

Click.

“Ahhh!”

Katia swallowed in gulps of air as her body trembled. Her eyes were wide as sweat was beginning to soak into her dark hair.

“Do you understand who I am now?”

“Y-Yes.”

Katia’s voice was clipped. Slightly raspy.

“Say it. Right here. To my face. Who am I?”

A pause…

Click.

“Ahhhh!”

“Who. Am. I?”

Large gasps sounded, and Katia choked on air.

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Click.

“Ahhhhh—Quee—Queen!”