Chapter 15
Against the icy warehouse wall, Victor leaned on his shoulder while brittle moonlight streamed through a broken window to cast long shadows across his face. He survived, but his physical presence was deeply affected by that night's events. Emily's ruthless demeanor brings her dangerously close to imprisoning Thomas. Victor experiences vulnerability for the first time in an age but detests this unfamiliar sensation.
The stained-glass felt like a series of thudding lances against his wound and yet his mind remained clear for the first time.
The stained-glass behind him seemed to be sending stabbing blows directly to his wound, but his mind finally showed clarity. He found Emily's determination compelling, and he had never encountered anyone with greater determination. Unlike
