Chapter 8

Samael Wülf

I thought we had been far enough away from the clearing not to be spotted or sensed, but we clearly weren’t. I knew they wouldn't see or smell me, but when I heard Freya's wailing, I knew they would hear us if we made too much noise. She sounded so heartbroken, and I wondered if what we'd done was taking it a step too far. Selene said we would capture Freya and her pack, but she was wrong. I only agreed to help because I thought we would have Freya locked up at my mercy. That's what they promised me. Regardless of the anger I felt towards her, I also felt shame and guilt for causing her so much pain. She ripped my heart out, and I didn't understand how I could still be hopelessly in love with the woman.

I sighed as I turned and walked away as quickly as I could. I couldn't listen to her grief any longer. I tried to tell myself that I didn't do anything wrong. All I did was bring my vampires out for a small job. We had to stand there and ensure none of Freya's