The Reaver Chronicles: Raphael (Book 2)
It was clear that he, too, would be unable to assist me in this fight, leaving me to face Roxy's unexplained power alone.
"Good girl," Blaze purred, his voice dripping with sadistic satisfaction as he praised Roxy for her unexpected display of strength. Roxy's grip on me remained unyielding, her body weight pinning me to the ground. Blaze's tone turned venomous as he addressed me, his words spat out with malice. "I'll bet you're wondering just what you got yourself into, Reaver." Though my head was twisted away, unable to face Blaze, I refused to be silenced.
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