Rhea
With Valek and his men conveniently out of the way, I continue my escape through the hidden passage with Aiden being carried securely in my arms, and my pulse racing as the sounds of battle echo behind me.
I feel the pull of my magic coursing through me, but it’s still raw and untamed, and carried by inexperienced hands that tremble as I clutch my child close, terrified that I'm putting him in danger that he doesn't deserve to be in by staying with the coven.
Daciano's face as I'd seen it just moments ago comes before me—his intense gaze locked onto me, and a mix of emotions in his eyes that I can’t decipher within the blue pools. A part of myself is sorely tempted to believe that he’s here to protect me and his child, but the other part remembers the mark he forced upon me, and
