It was such a pleasant memory, the beauty of Christian alongside of me. Although I knew that I had to be both protective and loving, the weight of my past witchery practically destroyed me.

I just felt so cold, empty, and alone. But Christian brought me back to life. Even if he was hollow, even if the darkness overtook him. Even if Christian had practically forced himself upon Chloe right before my very eyes.

I knew that Christian stood for darkness ...