Shadow Pact
He pushed off the wall and took a step forward.
Emily held up her hands, as if to warn him off. "Not going to hurt me, huh?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Just kill me and turn me into an undead monster?"
William stopped and flinched as though she'd struck him. He said nothing.
"I'm sorry," she said in a rush. "But I can't be like you. I'm human, and I intend to remain that way."
The little muscle ticked in his cheek again as he clenched his teeth. "It's too late. That's not an option," he said, his voice very gentle and conflicting with his body language.