His words sent a jolt of terror through me, like icy fingers wrapping around my heart. I turned toward Kieran, who stood just a few feet away, struggling to catch his breath. His body was tense, muscles coiled and ready to fight, but there was something else—a flicker of pain in his eyes that I hadn’t noticed before.
“What are you talking about?” I demanded, my voice trembling as I turned back to the ancient vampire. “What do you mean, the curse will destroy him?”
He smiled, a slow, cruel smile that sent shivers down my spine. “Oh, princess, you haven’t figured it out yet, have you? The curse isn’t just about controlling your power. It’s tied to your very soul. The more you use your abilities, the more it spreads… and the more dangerous it becomes to those around you.”
My breath caught
