Heron Lake Plateau Sick Like [M]e

"Vex, you can't own people," Vorilye tried to explain while keeping Vex forced onto the ground beneath him. She struggled and thrashed, but for now, his hold on her was too good. A bite to his ankles caused him to take a sharp inhale, but for the most part he was unharmed. Now, Vorilye attempted to scruff Vex, grabbing her roughly by the nape of the neck and then jerking her away from him. Sides heaving as he panted, he stared down at her. "You have to let me go. I don't belong to anyone." He hoped she would see reason, though he had no idea how far beyond reason Vex really was at this point.