Evelina's POV The rhythmic hum of the road beneath me nudged me out of slumber, and my eyes fluttered open to darkness. Confusion fogged my mind momentarily as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. The realization hit me like a freight train—I was in the backseat of a car. Gabriel was at the wh
I very rarely used my magic, and I could have opened up a portal to get myself out of here. However, that involved removing my magic suppression bangle. If I did that, Gabriel might be able track me through our bond if he’d already discovered that I’d escaped. Mouth dry and stomach groaning from hun
More voices surrounded me, a cacophony of laughter and hissing that seemed to seep into the very marrow of my bones. Frozen in place, I stood transfixed by the pulsating flames, their unnaturally red glow casting grotesque shadows that danced along the walls of the cavern. Shadows of winged men, and
Gabriel's POV “Fuck...fuck FUCK!” I roared out, punching a dent into the side of my car once I realized that Evelina no longer slept soundly inside. “She escaped!”Amaya was still dealing with those stupid witches. I gave them the money. Now it was time for negotiations. I hated witches. Except for
With a snarl, I leapt onto the warlock, digging my claws into his shoulders and chest. He screamed in pain and fury as I bit down onto the warlock’s wrist, ripping his hand away from his limb. I felt the bone crunching beneath my teeth, primal satisfaction coursing through me. This. was the same han
Evelina's POV“I found it inside the cave,” I muttered, shifting in the backseat as I answered Amaya’s question.I didn’t know how to explain it. But something had called to me. This box…was mine. And something told me to keep it safe until I could get it to my tia Melanie. My hand ran over the circ
I felt so out of place, like an intruder in this world of seduction and shadows. I couldn’t help but jump when Gabriel’s hand clamped over mine.His grip tightened as he pulled me along and we made our way through the dimly lit club, the faint scent of perfume and alcohol filling the air. Music poun
Gabriel sat me down so that my back was now to Vin, and then he took a seat behind his desk where he picked up an important-looking document.“Have you found a new replacement for the capo I killed?” Gabriel asked lightly, as if he was asking about the weather.“Ahh…yes I did. He should be here soon