Chapter 126. The Heir Is Here

EVERLY

The flash of silver was fast, almost too fast.

My instinct took over and I twisted at the last second. The dagger slicing the air just inches from my stomach.

He had aimed for my belly.

For my child.

My body shook in fury and despite how shocked I was, I acted fast enough. I grabbed his wrist and twisted it hard and fast. He cried out in pain as the dagger slipped from his grip and fell on the ground.

I pinned him on the ground, my heart hammering. “Carter, you wanted to kill me?”

His eyes were wild. “You took everything from me!”

I stared at him, breathless. “I tried to help you!”

He let out a bitter laugh. “Help me? You and your mate killed my parents! You think I’d let you bring another one of your kind into this world?”

Cold rage settled in my veins. “You were going to kill me with my innocent child.”

His lip curled. “The world would have been a better place.”

I clenched my fists. “Your parents made t