When the vampires herded us into the compound, I got a good look at Jason. He was a complete monster – couldn't catch even a hint of humanity in his scent. Looking back, he probably never had any to begin with.

But seeing Ava stopped me cold. I tried to rush in to save her, but the vampires held me back while he tortured her. Axel was going crazy, especially seeing all that blood on Ava. But she wasn't weak – I could feel her power building up.

Isabella grabbed ...