Her Dark Past

Scott took Ciara in his car through the road in the middle of the forest. The silence between them made Scott feel tense, and it seemed like Ciara felt the same way.

They arrived at their destination and Scott parked his car on the side of the road, then asked Ciara to get off.

“Where are we?” she asked. She looked around and frowned. “Isn’t this the border area with Moon Ashes?”

Scott nodded as he patted the top of her head. “You already know the Silvercrest area, I see.”

Ciara touched his hand, which was still on the top of her head, took it down, then slipped her fingers between his. “Not really,” she said. They walked hand in hand along the small path that led them up the hill. “It’s just that this is where the rogues attacked you and Vaire and left you almost dead.”

She lifted her face and looked at him with a sad smile. “I thought I lost you that day.” She caressed her thumb against the back of his thumb, then lowered her head. “It was one of the most horrific experiences of my