58. Relentless Pursuit

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Warning the following chapter contains a sexually explicit scene.

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(Salvatore’s POV)

The flames of the fire quickly die down, leaving us shivering against the cold dark night. The rogue supernatural’s left a while ago, and the only sound left in the forest is the wind howling in the tree. It’s going to be a cold night, and we are going to have to find a place to bed down in for the night before the impending storm gets any worse.

As we trudge through the dense forest, Quinn’s breath is visible in the frosty air. My body aches from all of the fighting we have endured of late, but I refuse to give up. Even in the silence, I can sense the connection between me and Quinn growing stronger. The trust we have built has strengthened our bond to the point where we don’t really need words.

“Over there,” Quinn whispers, as she points to a hidden cave tucked away amongst some ancient fallen trees and moss-covered rocks. Despite her fear, she is still pushing forward. Her resilience amaz