When the fighting finally stopped, silence swallowed the manor. Everywhere was smelling with a lot of blood. The walls were cracked, the floor shattered, and the moonlight fell on everything like it had been painted in red. My chest ached, but my legs held me upright. I survived… for now.

Gabriel limped toward me, blood streaking his face. His golden eyes flickered with pain and worry. I can't believe he was willing to have problems with his father, but just because of me. He did ...