Brand

hts blurred into a meaningless haze. My life here was a dead end. There was

liness swirling inside me. The cemetery was quiet, peaceful. But as I approached her grave, my breath c

other. Fury, cold and absolute, washed over me, eclipsing e

ed earth. I wept, raw, primal sobs that tore at my throat.

ning inside me. I had to make her pay. I raced back t

her lips as I burst in. "Did you miss me, Alexis

voice hoarse, raw. "Did yo

ripping with venom. "I thought you and your dear departe

gown. "I'll tell Austin everything," I hissed, leaning close, my voice trembling wi

And who do you think he'll believe, Alexis?

tened around her throat. I squeezed, the urge to silence her forever overwhelmi

, tearing my hands from Eva's throat, throwing me across the room. My head slammed agai

g at me. "She tried to kill me, Austi

my own blood. His eyes were colder than ice. "You're insane, Alexis

ispered, my voice barely audible past th

ed to his guards. "Get her out

low, chilling laugh bubbled up from my chest. It was a laugh filled