TW: Violence and Torture
(Song: "Awake and Alive" by Skillet)
Mel's POV
Ayla's blade digs deeper into my thigh, and although I know Jaxon can feel the pain too, I do my best to downplay it. Nina's howls echo in my mind, but I bite my cheek to suppress the urge to scream.
How is Jaxon handling this so well? I feel like I'm about to pass the f**k out!
"What are you doing, Ayla?" I hiss, frozen in place since she also has a dagger held to my throat.
"I will create a new world for us. I will be it's ruler, and you will stand beside me, seeing into the hearts of my subjects. I will never be betrayed again!" she proclaims, loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Release her!" Jaxon growls. With his attention diverted, Kellan seizes the chance to escape, shifting and toppling him to the gr
