Chapter 97

Ethan’s big hand grips ahold of my wrist in an almost painful way. My jaw clenches.

Slowly, my gaze meets Ethan’s pretty eyes. Confusion and hurt shine there and it’s hard for me to admit that I hurt him. I hate that I hurt him above all else.

He’s too sweet to hurt, even if that wasn’t my intention. I never meant to hurt them, I just meant … to survive long enough to find the future I want so badly. I swallow hard and with more force than I knew I was capable of, my magic rips through me and is fuming around them, pinning them in their place.

My lips pursed together as I pull my arm away from Finn and Ethan.

Ethan's eyes shift even as I hold his big body in the hands of my powerful magic. It’s exhausting. The power within me is crying for rest, but I have to keep pushing. My heartbeat is drilling through my chest, my eyes held wide on the man before me.

"I’m sorry I lied." Fuck, I’m sorry. "But I’m not some manipulating sorceress." My tone dips and still I ho