The men formed a tight circle around me while the burning freeze continued down my spine, along with something wet. I reached back and found blood coming from the gash running along my back, which must have been from the shade’s claws. Oh Gods, a lot of blood. A wave of dizziness washed over me and I would have collapsed if it weren’t for Slade holding me up.
“Hang on, Kira,” Slade said in his low voice that rumbled through my body. I rested my head against his chest as he carried me out of the ruined tower and into the darkening night.
“I’m okay,” I managed to get out.
“Put her down here and I’ll clean the wound,” Brin said, as she rushed around us.
Slade set me down on my stomach and I closed my eyes as my face pressed against the cooling sand. I soon felt something soft press agains
