Chapter 20

The sound of a car door slamming shut wakes me. I tense. My muscles coiling like a too-tight spring. Sticking my head out under the covers, I can hear soft footsteps approaching the cabin. I didn’t lock the front door. Did I? I can’t remember. But I do remember locking the bedroom door.

The front door opens and closes. I get out of bed and stand facing the door, my legs apart and arms outstretched, ready to launch my magic at whoever is on the other side. I don’t even care about the consequences.

“Willow,” my father whispers in my head. “Are you asleep, girl? Wake up!”

I’m dizzy with fear, but I won’t let him win. Not this time. I’ll fight to the death if need be. The knob turns and the door rattles in the frame. “Willow. Open up.” Kane says on the other side. Letting out a slow breath, I walk to the door on shaky legs, turning the key and standing back so Kane can get in. “What’s wrong?” he asks, looking around the room.

I take one look at him, the misery written all over his face