Natalie's laugh stung his pride.

Sebastian knew that he was merely a pawn to Dean, and a useless one as well because Dean had never bothered to hide his contempt.

Dean felt that Sebastian owed everything he owned to him, and if he wished to take it back one day, he could do so anytime he wanted.

Sebastian felt as though there was a leash around his neck and Dean was the one holding it on the other end.

"If you don't want to take the deal, forget it," he said calmly, seemingly unaffected by her insults.

"I didn't say no!" She stopped laughing and calmed down to consider his offer. "If I miss my chance, he will find out that I'm not dead. By then, not only will he kill me, but he will also find out that you have been lying to him."

"How can it be my fault that you came back to life? Elliot died and came back to life, too, didn't he?" Sebastian said. "Besides, I won't let you do it unless I'm sure you will succeed. There's no point in me risking my own hide if I simply wanted you de