Aurora's P.O.V

Ashton closed his eyes shut, his chants getting louder, his concentration unbreakable. My vision blurred, and I knew that time was running out. If I didn't do something now...I will forever be trapped to become Lucas's vessel.

"I can't let this happen," I whispered under my breath, my fingers tightening around the dagger at my belt. The cold steel felt heavier than it should have, almost as if it knew the choice I was about to make. My eyes flicked toward ...