Chapter 24: Crippling Arya

Pom circled Stefan's legs, tail wagging, her head nuzzling his shoe, eyes shining with delight. He hated the owner, so he took it out on the dog. His gaze went cold. He lashed out with a kick, sending the Pomeranian flying. Yelp! Pom flew about thirty feet, slammed into the ground, twitched a few times, and died where she lay. "Pom!" Arya's face fell as she scrambled to check the dog. When she saw the life gone from it, she shot to her feet, rage blazing, and spat at Stefan, "You murderous...