An invisible force compressed her chest, shortening her breath and closing in. The lines of his face morphed, distorting into sharp angles and wider shapes–into a monster. Shutting her eyes, she turned away again and willed the sight to vanish.

“It made me stronger–different in a way I would’ve never deemed possible. And if it enhances a normal shifter, then think how enhancing a rogue’s blood could have more benefits. We could eradicate the fear of rogues and even their ...