The world came into focus, but Mallory couldn’t move. The pain had ended, but it felt like it remained, the memory burned into her brain. She tried to move. It was impossible. Then she could. Thoughts seemed frozen and she stared at the scene in a daze.
Ryan wrapped his arms around her. “You okay?”
She wasn’t sure. She felt disconnected from her body, like it wasn’t quite hers. “He one-hit me.” Nearby she could hear the cub growling. She clung to Ryan, trying to ignore the phantom feeling of pain.
Brodie moved closer. “I tried to stop him.” He clutched his stiletto. “He was too quick. I was busy attacking the other hellion so I didn’t notice him until it was too late.”
She slowly let go of Ryan, stepping away from him, trying to centre herself. “They’re dead?” She glanced around the a
