Alexia's nightmares become reality: a dead baron, red-eyed wraiths, and forbidden love with a man hunted by these creatures. After an attack close to home, Alexia realizes she cannot keep one foot in her old life and one in this new world. To protec...
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Twenty-Seven
Hate
Kiren froze at the locked door, cringing under her repressed sob. She must think him a monster.
He pulled a hand through his hair, fighting the need to throw the door open and wrap her in his arms, to apologize and promise to do whatever she asked of him. But how would she respond? She didn't want any part of his world. Any part of him.
He swallowed. Yes, Alexia, you are the wiser of us. Cling to your hate. It will save you, save us both.
Edward could be here byfirst light. Edward would alter her memory so no trace of this experienceremained. Tomorrow he would restore her peace and send her away.
