MARKED BY BLOODLINE
The man fell to the ground, unconscious, and Evelyn felt the rush of adrenaline fade, leaving her trembling but victorious.
The library was silent again, save for the soft hiss of shadows retreating into the corners and the ragged breaths of those who had survived the battle. Evelyn’s heart was still racing, her body alive with residual energy from the mark. She sank to her knees, feeling both exhausted and exhilarated.
Lucien crouched beside her, amber eyes softening. “You’ve done well,” he murmured. “Far beyond what I expected. The mark… it answers to you more than I thought possible.”
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