*Ember*

As Lukas stopped breathing, something in me gave out. A choked sob escaped me. My eyes filled with tears. The scent of his blood filled my nose and filled me with relief. His eyes stared out into nothing, and I knew that I was free. A hand landed on my shoulder.

I turned sharply and looked up into beautiful purple eyes that I thought I would never see again.

My heart thundered in my chest as the tears gushed down my cheeks, and I threw ...