The fall seemed to last forever.
Cold air rushed past me as stone and dirt rained down around us. My fingers were still locked around Draven's, refusing to let go even as gravity dragged us deeper into the darkness.
Then we hit.
The impact drove the air from my lungs.
Pain exploded through my shoulder as I rolled across damp earth before finally coming to a stop.
For a heartbeat, I couldn't breathe.
Couldn't think.
Couldn't remember which way was up.
"Lila!"
Draven.
His voice cut through the ringing in my ears.
Strong hands found me, pulling me against a broad chest.
"I'm here," he whispered urgently. "Talk to me."
I blinked until his face came into focus.
Blood streaked one side of his forehead, disappearing into his dark hair. Fresh claw marks crossed his shoulder where one
