Avyaane’s POV

The moment Chad left, Itook a deep breath.

My heart was pounding.

Not from fear.

From fury.

I wanted to tear him apart.

He thought he could break me? ThatI’d just give myself over to the bond, to them?

Never.

That fire in my belly blazed more brightly thanever.

Butthis time, it was contained.”

I placed a palm against the cool stone wall,racing.

There had to be a way out.

Even if it killed ...