Aria's POV

The blade didn’t go deep enough. It didn’t even slow him down much. But he screamed.

Kale roared and swatted me aside like I was a fly. I only had time to cradle my stomach protectively before pain exploded through my ribs as I slammed into the wall, and I fell to the floor, gasping for air.

“Now you’ve pissed me off,” He growled, his eyes burning with rage.

My vision blurred, but I could hear Raven’s growl as she seized the ...