SEBASTIAN

There was no sound whatsoever in the room. Only Teresa’s jerky breathing made her chest rise in fear. That I had concern for her and for what might happen to her was the proof of my undying bond.

In that split second before she wanted to talk, an enormous shadow passed the window, rounding the house. It seemed that only I noticed the danger outside.

“What’s going on? Why are we in such a hurry?”

The terror in her voice grew as I stirred and gave orders. I took her into my ...