Kacie

“No, I need to be alone right now,” I say. Ignoring the need to melt into his arms and pretend everything is fine, I squirm out of his hold.

Viktor looks down at me with a crazed look in his eye. I watch as his eyes flicker and Flash fights for control. His grip on my arm tightens and just when it looks like he’s about to take complete control, Viktor closes his eyes.

The silence is deafening but when his eyes open again, there’s no hint of Flash. Viktor is in control and I let ...