Chapter 116:

Night of the Worst

Elira

A warm hand slid around my waist while I was in that soft space between sleep and waking. My mind floated, feeling light and completely unaware of any impending danger. For a precious, fleeting moment, I instinctively believed it was Wane. My heart immediately softened at the familiar comfort, and a sleepy, trusting smile formed slowly on my lips.

But when I forced my eyes open, the smile shattered and died instantly. The Shadow Alpha’s face was ...