Book 3: For the Best

Hollis

“Fuck,” King Kieran hisses under his breath.

I stare into the depths of the prison wagon, rage pounding like a heartbeat through my veins. “Go. I’ll keep an eye on her.”

He looks at me for a second, and I fucking know he’s about to ask why. I don’t have an answer. I think I might’ve exchanged a look with Eva before taking off, and that might be enough, but I don’t give a shit right now. All I know is the monster in this rolling cell needs to be dropped into the deepest, darkest pit I can find as quickly as I can fucking find it. For the first time, I’m grateful we’re in Escuro. Deep, dark pits seem like their specialty.

Before he can say a word, Luna Raven screams again, and his decision is made. He takes off, along with his two brothers. I cling to the bars at the front of the wagon for another second, glaring into the darkness. This close, even in the thin, cold rain, I can make out more of Rowena than I could the other day. She look