(Selene)
I didn’t slow.
I didn’t think.
I didn’t breathe.
I tore into Derek, every strike aimed to destroy. He fought hard, but I fought harder. He swung for my throat — I ducked and drove my blade into his ribs. He roared, stumbling back, blood spilling over his side.
Good.
I lunged again, cutting deep into his shoulder. His blade dropped. I kicked it away and grabbed him by the throat, slamming him against a tree.
"You started a war for nothing," I hissed.
His hands clawed at mine, trying to break free. Pathetic.
"You were supposed to be mine," he choked out.
I slammed his head into the tree. Bone cracked. He sagged but I yanked him upright.
"I belong to Alexander," I growled. I kneed him hard in the gut. He dropped to his knees, gasping.
I didn't hesitate. I slammed my blade
