Burning Blood

Wrenching me to a stop, he forced a tight smile even as his eyes churned with hate. “Just because I’ve allowed you this little adventure, doesn’t mean he’s free. Every inch of this place is surrounded. He can’t get out and no one can get in. You’ll soon learn that you don’t have to be in Cinderkeep to be trapped.”

Stepping away a little, he sucked in a cleansing breath and gri

ed. “Have a good rest, Rook, and make sure Lucien wakes soon. I’ll be waiting.”