Evelyn’s POV

"Ye- yes, I'm alright for now," I managed to say, though my heart was still pounding in my chest as fear surged through my veins. I could still feel the cold edge of her claw teasing my skin, and I knew how easy it would have been for her to tear my throat open. But then, in an instant, Sebastian was there, his presence a storm of anger and authority.

Sebastian’s eyes blazed with fury, his body tense, ready to shift again if necessary. “You dare attack another ...