I stumbled back, my feet crunching on the gravel drive.
"This house," I whispered, staring up at the massive stone facade. "This is where they died?"
Liam reached for me, his hand hovering in the space between us. "Luna..."
"Don't," I choked out, backing away until there was a chasm of empty air between us. "How could you bring me here? To the place your grandfather slaughtered my family?"
"It's the safest place," Liam said, his voice ragged. "The wards are ancient. They were built by Lycans. Sebastian can't breach them."
"I don't care about safety!" I shouted, tears hot and angry spilling down my cheeks. "I want to go home! I want Mum and Dad!"
"No!"
The word exploded out of him, sharp and commanding. He flinched, as if surprised by his own volume, and took a deep breath, visibly r
