Falcon POV
Her scent, Katya's scent, filled the air, an overpowering mix of sweetness and danger. It was a smell I didn't want to encounter at this moment, for it meant my worst fears had come true. Suddenly, a sharp object collided with my body, sending a searing pain shooting through my flesh. I growled in anger, muffled by the gag in my mouth. And then, amidst the chaos, I heard her protests, muffled yet unmistakable. Katya's muffled protests.
My head snapped up, my eyes locking onto her. The vile Vampire had her in his grip, bound and gagged. Helplessness washed over me, fueling a fury I had never experienced before. I strained against my restraints, but my strength was depleted, and Ash remained silent, unresponsive.
Everything I held dear was right in front of me, and yet, I was
