She turned the corner—and froze.
More rogues poured out.
Her lips wobbled, as a broken sob escaped her throat.
She turned—
The first two were already closing in.
Her vision blurred.
She shut her eyes, her fists clenching at her sides.
In that moment, something inside her broke.
A heaviness settled in het chest.
And her heart longed for something.
For someone.
King Evren.
A cold hand settled on her back, making her freeze.
"It's okay, My lady."
Mira's eyes flew open.
Dimitri stood in front of her.
Unmoving.
Unshaken.
Shielding her from the raging battle behind him.
Warriors poured in, fighting against the rogues.
The sounds of growls and screams echoed.
Her body trembled, exhaustion finally weighing on her bones.
The adrena
