The Wolf Hunter's Daughter
All must suffer,’ she growled, pushing against the walls I’ve tried to erect in my mind.
No, I told her. it’s over. There is no need for it. I was exhausted, tired of fighting to keep the nightmares away. But they still haunt me: Yves, his friends, the men who tried to rape me, and now Olivia. I see their faces, the terror in their eyes as I ripped out their hearts.
I am Death.
It was dark. Was I dreaming? The lines blurred between sleep and waking. It left me uncertain where I stood.
Of course, the healer gave me a sedative at Magnus’ order. I tried to fight it, but the drug won. Didn’t they understand? I mustn’t sleep! It wasn’t safe. She could escape.