~The Captive and the Wolf Within Her~

EIRA

It wasn’t Iv, I knew that laugh anywhere.

“Calista,” I muttered.

Her voice came next, low and cold. “Still alive, Eira? I’m impressed.”

My head snapped up. “Show yourself!”

No one appeared, but her voice filled the cave, smooth and mocking. “You always were the stubborn one. It’s a shame, really. Ivy won’t last the night.”

I glared into the dark. “Touch her, and I’ll kill you.”

Calista’s laugh grew louder, “You ...