Chapter 82
Annalise
"Annalise!" Dane’s voice thundered through the forest, shaking the ground beneath my feet. His rage was palpable, his voice laced with fury and command. My entire body tensed at the sound, instinct screaming at me to run.
"Come out this instant! I know you’re here!" His roar sent a chill down my spine.
Victor’s grip on my hand tightened. “Do not panic, Annalise,” he whispered urgently. “I’ll get us both out of here.”
I turned to him, our faces mere inches apart. His golden eyes flickered to my lips, and despite the chaos unraveling around us, an unexplainable pull tightened between us. But now wasn’t the time.
"Victor, we can't outrun them," I whispered. “They’re faster than any being. We won’t make it.”
His jaw clenched, his expression turning grim. "We have to
