*Kenna*

We watched in horror as Blaise moved to sink his teeth into Aunt Adelaide’s shoulder. There was movement from all of the assembled warriors, but none of them would reach them in time to stop him. Juniper covered her eyes and turned away, but I couldn’t bring myself to divert my eyes.

Aunt Adelaide’s left hand shot up and over her shoulder. Her freshly manicured fingernails jabbed into Blaise’s eyes. He screamed in pain and reared back, but he was ...