Chapter Sixty-Four
Skyler’s pov
I stood at the edge of the hidden lake, staring at the glassy surface. It was the same place where everything had shifted between us only a few days ago. The water was perfectly still now, reflecting the dull, gray sky as if nothing had ever happened—as if we hadn't burned up the air around us with our hunger. But I could still feel it in my bones. I could feel the biting cold of the lake, the strength of Blade’s hands gripping my thighs, and the way he had moved inside me like he was trying to claim me, trying to brand his mark onto my very soul.
My fingers shook slightly as I reached into my pocket. I pulled out a small, foil packet, popped out a single white pill, and swallowed it dry. Birth control. Every single day, at the same time, like clockwork.
