~ RONAN ~

With Lucian's collar still in my hands, I turn to face the vampires remaining, my face telling them a story that is as clear as day. I am demanding they behold the fate that will be theirs shortly. I return my focus to Zarek, who dangles in the air and lashes out with his massive claws, trying to rip me open and break free of my iron grasp. But his attacks do very little to break my skin, and my grip only tightens.

I retract my free hand and ram it into Zerek's belly, ...