THANK YOU FOR FREEING ME VALERIA He screams at me , and its terrifying to see Edwards distorted features twisted into cruel , adult expressions .


    I reach into my neckline and pull out the star , its sharp tips stained red with my blood .


    He extends his small hand and steps closer .


    I stretch mine too , trembling .


    Something screams inside me that he must not have it , that Ive already revealed too much .


    My mind races frantically , trying not to look behind him so dont give away Celine , who is slowly approaching .


    I tighten my grip on the relic , the metal shimmering like moonlight .


    Just before it falls into his grasp , he tenses and suddenly spins around to face the ambush from the Alpha .


    Dark shadows project from the boys small body as he now battles Celine .


    So , you managed to defeat my sentinel .


    Youre quite a girl full of secrets … I wonder what Aldric Throne would say about this , he mocks I watch in horror as sharp ws grow from Edwards hands , his speed almost impossible to track with the naked eye , and a veil of darkness wraps around his skin .


    What kind of dark spell is this ? Celine seems strange too .


    I thought she would shift into a wolf , but instead , her eyes have turned blood red , bulging veins appearing around them , and she hisses with long , sharp fangs exposed in her mouth .


    NOOO ! I scream in fear when Celines ws sh Edwards arm .


    That damn vampire was fighting with the boys body without a shred of conscience , not caring about the massacre because it wasnt his flesh suffering .


    I had to do something ! Celine wasnt winning , and I could feel the shadows around us twisting and shifting in the corners more danger closing in ! I looked at the sacred relic , soaked in my blood .


    I dont know what madness I was thinking , but light had always driven out darkness .


    I had learned to trust my instincts , to stop resisting my oddities .


    Without thinking or overanalyzing , I ran toward the fight .


    Celine , be ready ! I shouted in her mind while raising the star in my hand and driving my arm down to stab Edwards shoulder in a sneak attack .


    I felt sorry for the pup , but it had to be done .


    A blood curdling scream tore from his lips as the dark energy surrounding his body began to unravel .


    I pulled him against my chest , clutching his small frame as Celine grabbed the shadowy figure of a man and wrenched it from him , like a macabré exorcism .


    I hit the ground hard , my head mming against the stone floor , hissing in pain , but nothing mattered more than  THANK YOU FOR FREEING ME the stiff body in my arms .


    Edward , hold on ! Stay with me , little one ! I lifted him and carried him to a corner , away from the danger .


    Edward … My trembling hands brushed his pale face .


    His breathing was barely there , and blood dripped from his lips .


    The coldness radiating from his skin pierced my bones , sinking deep into my soul .


    He was dying .


    No , no , no….


    stay with me , little one ! Please hold on ! I cut open my hand , trying to make him drink .


    I wasnt an Alpha , not even a powerful she wolf .


    I couldnt heal myself , let alone someone else .


    But I did everything I could , desperation and pain consuming me .


    Edward , please drink .


    You have to make it .


    Well y at the parkter , okay ? Just hold on , Edward .


    Dont give up … please … My tears fell onto his pale face , my blood dripping uselessly onto the dark stone floor .


    Thank you … Miss Valeria thank … you … for freeing … me … he whispered hisst words , and I saw innocent eyes untainted by that filthy evil for thest time .


    A faint smile lingered on his lips as his heart stopped forever .


    his A guttural sob tore from my chest , pain and rage consuming me as I cradled him close , calling his name , though I knew I had lost him right before my eyes .


    I med myself for not realizing sooner that someone had been using this innocent child .


    It was him it was that soulless vampire ! Still kneeling , clutching Edwards lifeless body , I turned to see the fight .


    More of them had emerged through dark rifts in the walls .


    There were five of them , surrounding Celine , striking and wounding her from all sides .


    She wouldnt hold out ..


    Then I saw him .


    Emerging from one of those holes , reiming the dark energy that had inhabited Edwards body , controlling him like a puppet .


    His malicious eyes locked with mine through the shadows , Now youve seen the consequences of ying games with me , Valeria .


    Stay right where you are Ill be back for you shortly , his voice echoed cynically through the chaos .


    Valeria , run ! Escape while I hold them off ! Find my brother ! Celines desperate screams echoed in my mind .


    But I couldnt process anything .


    My whole body trembled with rage , still kneeling , something deep inside me screaming to be released , the pain twisting into hatred and fury .


    I watched him draw a strange sword , the de coated in that same dark magic , and he advanced toward Celine , who was now in her massive brown Alpha wolf form , struggling against his men .


    Celine , look out ! I roared , breaking free from my shock as I saw him raise the weapon in a cowardly strike , plunging it deep into her back .


    2/3 THANK YOUTOR FREEING ME The agonized howl of the wolf echoed through the eerie basement .


    1 already had a corpse in my arms .


    I wouldnt let anyone else die because of me .


    I couldnt allow myself to be captured I would rather die first .


    The red haze covered my vision .


    KILL .


    KILL KILL A deafening roar erupted from my lips , shaking the walls and rattling the enemies souls .


    It cried out to be freed and I no longer resisted what was inside me .


    It wanted blood ..


    And tonight , I would kill again .