Rourke stood over us silver dagger in hand smiling like he had won.
Well well he said. Look what I found.
Darian moved before I could breathe. He shoved me behind him and faced Rourke head on unarmed and bleeding.
You want me Rourke he said. Take me. Leave her out of this.
Rourke laughed. The sound was ugly in the quiet forest. I want both of you. The pack needs to see what happens to traitors.
I tried to push myself up but my shoulder screamed. Blood was soaking through my shirt hot and fast.
Victor was still on the ground ten feet away rope cutting into his wrists. He looked up at me and shook his head slowly. Do not fight he mouthed.
I could not stop fighting. Not now.
The heat came back. Stronger than before. It started in my chest and burned down my arms. My hands shook.
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