SCARLETT
My lungs convulsed as I shot upright, gasping like I’d been drowned. My skin was slick with sweat, my throat raw from screams I didn’t remember making.
Kael’s heat wrapped around me instantly his arms iron around my waist. “Scarlett.” His voice was a growl, sharp with worry and possession. “You’re safe. I’ve got you.”
But when my gaze lifted, Darius was already there storm-gray eyes glowing, his hand gripping mine so tightly the air hummed between our skin. “Safe? She’s shaking like she’s about to split apart. Don’t lie to her, Kael. Tell her the truth.”
My breath faltered. Because behind them, leaning against the far wall like a king in his throne, Lucien stood black eyes gleaming, lips curved in that cruel, knowing smile.
“Truth,” he drawled, his voice brushing my spine li
