The Merovingian had come back. By this time Charlotte could move her jaw, but her voice still wasn't back yet. "No matter" said the Merovingian. "I'll start now and
your screams will follow shortly. Now, shall I start with blades, or should I just take you now? No, I think I will savor you before I take you. He walked over to the
cupboard with the collection of blades in it and selected a few. He placed a couple on the bed beside Charlotte, and the others he placed in the fire burning in the
fireplace. "Those are for later ma'chere." Charlotte's eyes widened, but she tried not to show her fear. He started with her arms, tracing long lines with the blade down
from her shoulder to her wrist. He watched as Charlotte's mouth opened slightly as if to scream, then she would close her eyes and mouth, her breathing would increase
and she would lie there, fighting the pain. After choosing to switch arms and continue, the Merovingian then thought he would increase the pain. "Now ma'chere, since I
am tired of using these cold blades, I would like to try the hot ones if that is alright with you." He pulled one of the blades out of the fire. "Now lets see if you will scream
for me." Charlotte watched in horror as he came grasped her arms again. He took the small blade and placed it against her skin at the end of the marks made earlier.
Charlotte closed her eyes, but as soon as the blade was placed down, she couldn't take it anymore. A scream ripped from her throat and filled the room. "Ah, yes
ma'chere, yes. That is what I wanted to hear." Charlotte took a few deep breaths to get over the pain. "You sick son of a…." Before she could finish, the Merovingian
had grabbed another blade from the fire and was placing it on her other wrist. Another scream filled the room as Charlotte tried to keep her grip on consciousness. She
opened her eyes and noticed that the Merovingian was gone. She turned her head to try and see where he was when Two came into her line of sight. Two looked at
Charlotte with sorrow. "We're sorry" was all Charlotte heard before she finally lost consciousness.