I take a deep breathe, breathing out heavily for what feels like the first time in hours. “So, what does this mean, long term.” I ask. I need to know if there is still hope for our bond. Dr. Harris looks at me as he answers. “We’ll have to take more samples and continue to test her blood, but it m

There is so much pain. It’s everywhere, overwhelming me and my senses. I try reaching out to Artemis, but she is fighting her own battle. I can feel her struggle but cannot reach her. We will need to fight this from opposites sides and meet in the middle. While I’m conscious, I can’t open my eyes or

When Mr. Nelson kicked Liam and I out of Cara’s hospital room, I was furious. I had made promises to her. She may not have heard them, but that didn’t mean I didn’t want to keep them. I head back to the packhouse and up to my room. I’m pacing around, trying to figure out how to get back to her when

The next time I wake up, not only do I feel stronger, but I have a minute where Artemis is forward. She let’s me know that she’s countering the venom but it will be another week before she’s back to full strength, but she has effectively eliminated his mark from our neck. The bruises will take lon

My dad gives me a side-eye glance. “If it were up to me, I’d make it last longer, but it’s up to you, now that you are back on your feet.” I smile at my dad and as we pull up to the house, he turns to face me. “And…you may be willing to forgive them much faster than I am.” “Why is that?” “Liam le