I close my eyes and take a deep breath, hesitantly pulling my hands away from Lucas and bracing myself for my fate. I can barely hold myself upright anymore, but I can’t let Drusilla and Lucas see how weak I am. If I do, they’ll refuse to go through with this plan, and I can’t let that happen. They will need every ounce of energy I have left in my body… and if it means defeating Bethea, it will all have been worthwhile.
“Are you sure about this?” Asks Drusilla. She’s started wringing her hands nervously as she scans me with a knitted brow.
“Of course,” I answer with a smile as my eyes flicker open. Of course I’m not sure. Of course I’m scared. But I deserve this. Everything I’ve done, every evil I’ve committed and every mistake I’ve made has led me to this moment. And if I can at least d
