MY CRUEL PROTECTOR
And I say you are not finished.
Nevan’s eyes snapped open.
They weren't violet. They weren't grey. They were a deep, dark silver. He gasped, his hand flying up to catch my wrist. His grip was weak, but it was there.
"Ruby..." he whispered.
"I've got you," I said, pulling him into my lap, ignoring the wind and the blood and the darkness. "The Shield doesn't break. Remember?"
"It... it hurts, precious," he said, a small, pained smile touching his lips.