[Denali’s POV]I keep my expression blank as Rosco’s essence begins to disappear, leaving me completely alone with Alexander and Elise. And even though I know that he will be coming for me soon, I still can’t stop the fear that I’ll never see him again.“I’ll give you one more chance,” Alexander mur
“Make me?” I rasp, lifting my gaze to his. “You can’t…”“Oh?” He chuckles, opening his mouth so I can see his canines extending before his mouth comes to rest on my neck. “Once you’re bound to me, you’ll be more willing.”Eyes widening, I attempt to fight against him as he holds me close while his t
[Elise’s POV]Rage rips through me as Denali’s unwavering gaze stays on me, and instead of it being filled with the fear she should be feeling, it is filled with pity.“You’re wrong,” I hiss, though deep down in my deepest of hearts, I feel myself wavering. “He loves me!”Giving a sad smile, Denali
[Rosco’s POV]“This is the place,” I announce to Marty when we reach the clock tower. “Denali is just inside.”“Then what are we waiting for?” He grins, reaching into the backseat and pulling his duffle bag full of weapons. “I’ll go get in place. When the heavens start raining redemption, you move.”
Howling in rage, I move, knocking Elise to the side and then wrapping my muzzle around the bars of Denali’s cage. Using all my strength, I begin to pull until I hear the metal groaning, and when it starts to budge, a hiss of pain reaches me.Stopping what I’m doing, I snap my eyes at Alexander and D
[Rosco’s POV]I stare down at Denali’s pale face and blue lips, which are parted, allowing shallow breaths to escape.“Nothing is happening,” I growl, shooting my gaze at the woman who is focusing solely on the woman in my arms. “I thought you said..."“She’s weak,” the woman explains, keeping her f
[Denali’s POV] I stare at my mother, trying to make sense of what she is saying. Was that the reason that I was here? Because I used the command already? “So there is no going back for me,” I say quietly. “I truly died.” “No,” my mother counters. “You aren’t.” “But I used the command.” “You cou
[Elise’s POV]Blood. All I can see and taste is blood—the blood of the man that I truly loved with everything I had. However, he never loved me. I was a fucking fool to believe that he actually cared, and as I continue to rip him apart, everyone who used me and abused me flashes through my mind, fro