Chapter 110. Sierra

Wolves begin breaking away from our line. Colton turns to me and tugs me close to him. It’s so fast, so rushed, and I almost get lost in the movements. I try to cling to them, passing with sudden fear, but he draws me to him and pulls me into his chest.

“Go with Leyanne and the guard. Take my mom. Get to the manor and wait for me there. That’s where my father will be and where Varro will go. Flank the main entrance and do nothing else but stay put. It’s safer there than here.” His casual confidence he normally wears like a shroud is gone; instead, he’s grasping for a new plan as everything falls around us like dust. They were supposed to come head-on.

“I can try and talk to him, try and stop this…” I start but am silenced with a shake of the head.

“He won’t stop. He wants revenge. Just go and stay there. You have guards, Carmen, My mom, and Leyanne. Stay safe. If vampires flood the manor, get out of the way and don’t go inside for anything. I’ll be there as soon as