Chapter 44. Leaving the Memories

Their clothes were torn and dirt stuck to their skin thanks to their sweat. They were bloody and clearly getting tired but they were stubborn. I tied the bedsheet around my body it was the only thing I could find in the house and wrapped my arms around Marcel from behind him.

“Marcel babe, stop, please that’s enough.”

“It’s never going to be enough. He’s a spy, a murderer, and a coward.”

“Says the man who sends fire demons.”

“What?” Marcel spat.

“My witches and seers all say the same thing. The creature comes from here. It’s in your soil Marcel and you know it.”

Marcel stiffened. Did he know something about the demon that killed his brother’s mate?

“Enough, Marcel, please. Let it go.”

His breathing slowed and his heartbeat settled. His hand covered mine where it rested on his heart.

“Leave. This is my land.”

Riven growled but I begged as best as I could with my eyes for him to leave too. I was