Chapter 40

AMBER

“No!” I screamed, fighting to reach Dominic, who was gazing at me with sadness.

He couldn’t trade places with me.

I won’t let him.

Dominic changed back into his human form, his eyes glittering dangerously as he studied my captor.

“You want to keep me as your captive instead of Amber?” Dominic frowned, tilting his head to the side.

“Don’t!” I pleaded, trying to pull myself free of Lyles' grasp.

“Yes, you. But not as my captive, as my…warrior.”

The very idea of Dominic doing this asshole's bidding was enough to make me die.

“You think I’ll barter with you? Why don't I kill you now and be done with it?” Dominic growled, clenching his fists.

Pain shot through my side as I gasped, dropping to my knees as I clutched at my waist.

Blood poured through my fingers, and I exhaled harshly, trying to remain calm, so Dominic didn&