Erick’s POV

As dawn approached, the dark magic binding Erick weakened. Malachai's attention had shifted to Deborah, not because he released Erick. Erick felt Malachai's presence invading her consciousness, using words that horrified and enraged her.

Daughter-in-law.

The word echoed in their connection, and Erick understood Malachai's actions. The Eclipse Ignition wasn't his only goal. This was personal, a generations-long vendetta that was now more dangerous than political schemes.

Erick ...