Access To Your Neck

"Do not do this," Christopher said, a look of complete disbelief on his injured face. "You have the power within you to destroy her. You know you do. So why?"

I couldn't explain. But I hoped one day he and the rest would understand. If I failed, Laeddin could tell them the truth about the Unknowns, what they had planned. In the end my family would see I made the best choice. The only choice.

"Silence, Hunter. I'll deal with your insubordination later," Sharra said, sending a bolt of magic at Christopher.

He was thrown back, landing against the other side of the cell before falling to the ground with a groan. Chris bared his fangs in anger and jumped to his feet, though slower than expected.

"Hurt them and the deal is off," I seethed, facing her, my hands in fists at my sides.

She gave me an innocent look. "I didn't do any permanent damage." She crossed her arms, sauntering toward me. "Now then, let's do this."

I swallowed, forcing myself to remain calm. My plan would work. It had t