The snake cocked its head at the empousai, but did not attack until its master commanded. Anthony tried his best to move, but the girl had a good grip on his mind now. He couldn't find an way out and he was worried for Mason's sake if she turned him on his fellow hunter. [i]I'm sorry Eline,[/i] he thought. Anthony pulled out his dagger. [i]But I will not be used.[/i] There was no way he could stab the empousai-his mind was far too conflicted-so that left only one viable target. His own heart. He fought the urge to put the dagger down as he raised it up, then swiftly brought it down upon his own flesh.