DAPHNEThe Alpha bond between Malakai and me was pulling tight across the long distance. I could feel his heart pounding inside my own chest. I could feel his deep, dangerous rage burning like a wild forest fire. He was back at the keep, gathering his army, getting ready to march on the Imperial Capital.Stay safe, Malakai, I thought, sending the soft prayer across our link. Wait for me.Suddenly, the heavy iron door at the end of the hallway unlocked Slow, heavy footsteps echoed down the stone corridor. The air in the hallway grew cold, smelling like rain, dark magic, and expensive wine.A tall figure stepped out of the shadows and stopped right in front of my cell bars.It was not the pale Enforcer with the yellow eyes. It was a younger male, tall and broad-shouldered, wearing a long dark coat lined with silver fur. He took off his black leather gloves, revealing pale hands and long, dark hair that fell past his shoulders. His eyes were not yellow or red—they were a strange, glowing
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