Erik's eyes narrowed at her reply. "Moonsugar?" he repeated slowly, his voice cold and dangerous. "That's what I've been saying, girl. The Moonsugar." He gestured to the frame on the wall behind her. "Now tell me where it is or..." He let the threat hang in the air.

Mohammad swallowed hard, feeling a lump forming in her throat. She knew she had to say something, but what?

"Well, let's just see," Erik said with a smirk. "You have two choices here, Mohammad. Either you trust me enough to tell me the truth... or you can keep playing these games until I lose my patience." He leaned in closer, his breath warm against her cheek. "What's it going to be?"

Mohammad hesitated for a moment longer before finally speaking. "..."