re

stiffen in shock and c

o keep my voice level. "Father would kill you, the Crimson pack would nev

he sneered, his eyes cold and calculating. "You're useful, but your value wo

u, Derek. I am not a possession to be claimed," I glared at him. "You're j

our tongue, Serena," he held my jaw with a grip so strong I winced in pa

meant it I realized and a wave of dread enveloped me. I broke out i

smiled lewdly at me, he threw the bottl

osure cracked, r

eapt to my throat. We all turned in the direction of the door, just in time. A body was

und tearing forth from my throat as I

h sweat as he also stared in the direction of the doo

om the shadows. "I don't want t

o my throat, who was it? I wondered,

ashen with shock. "Darius?" His li

Wasn't he... thoughts and questions rapidly swirled in

n wasn't any be

e spot; he looked lik

ding on his own two feet? I coul

anger but he took a deep breath, his eyes held a trac

At that moment, a man appeared suddenly at the door-Darius's henchman-his cold gaz

nchman echoed, but I couldn't seem to place where he was.

nchman, and the man at the door locked gazes with Derek. His eyes bored into Derek and

throat as I watched the

sank when I heard the sounds of approaching steps and judging by the sound,

ak, he looked to have regained his composure. "An

he smart thing to do," his words made Derek's eyes narrow. "I'm leaving here with her,

stared at them, their standoff see

ed in the middle of a power struggle between two men who both claimed ownership over me. I exhal

ared at the henchman. A sigh of relief escaped my l

n excuse, Derek. You should have done your homework be

. He was fully aware. I thought his mother had made a deal with us and that he was u

and the guard walked behind me, freeing me from my restraints. I qu

no one will harm you," I nodded, a smile tugged at my lip

utside. His hand reached for mine, clasping it i

d, by Dari