Chapter 62 - The Blood Of The Pact

• Ezra
• The silence is heavy when I open my eyes. The pale light of dawn filters through the torn curtains, casting twisted shadows on the bedroom floor. Alina is asleep beside me, her steady breath caressing my skin. I feel the warmth of her body against mine, but an insidious coldness lingers in my veins.
• I sit up slowly, running my fingers through her dark hair. She moans softly, snuggling a little closer to me. Her sweet perfume calms me, but deep inside me, the shadow is still rumbling.