(Markos) For months I have been here, in this hell hole. I still remember that horrible night. I saw the sword coming down on Kiera and I didn’t hesitate to pull her back just like I didn’t hesitate protecting her when I saw the arrows and sword coming for me. I don’t regret my actions. I will always protect my daughter and if I had the chance to go back to that night, I would do it all over again. My only regret was not saying goodbye to my beautiful mate. I can't imagine the pain she had gone through when I died, but I knew that she wouldn't die because I had marked her two different ways. The mark above her heart would have protected her when I died. At least she wasn't alone. She had her mother and Kiera, or so I thought. I knew they would help her and make sure she didn't lose hersel