Zane:

I'm going to miss Natalie a lot, and seeing her die because of me is heart-wrenching. What I hate most is the fact that I can't bring myself to deal with Kiara. I want to rip her heart out too, but I may end up hurting myself, and I don't want that.

Seeing Rufus hit her would have been glorious if it didn't hurt to see your mate hurt.

"Sir, I'm sorry," Rufus says with a bow, and he turns to leave. I stare at Ariana, who hurries away too, then I face Kiara.

She lets out a short laugh that ...