RebeccaI stared up at Maximus, his massive frame blocking what little light remained in the cabin. With his jaw clenched and those blazing green eyes boring into me, he looked like death itself come to collect a debt.

My heart hammered against my ribs so hard I was certain he could hear it. Every instinct screamed at me to cower, to submit, to beg for mercy.

[Don’t show weakness,] Raven urged.

I forced myself to meet his gaze despite the terror coursing through my veins. ...