under his control
She was the weapon and the salvation.
He wrapped her in his jacket and carried her out of the chamber as flames erupted behind them. The explosion knocked him to the ground, debris raining down, but he didn’t let go.
Through the smoke, he saw Victoria stumble to her feet, half her face burned, eyes glowing with a terrifying mix of fury and awe.
“You can’t kill me,” she hissed. “I live in her blood.”
Liam rose slowly, holding Ava close. “Then I’ll burn it out.”