nly thing tethering her to the world of the living. Bl

ep-seated terror of his Mistress was a more powerful chain

however,

ive leg, corded with muscle, swung back, re

es flashed. Th

the chaotic threads of the Biological Link, po

wave of pure agony

nnected to her

being twisted in his brain. A strangled groan escaped his lips and his knees buckled, sen

ushing pain clamped around his heart, forcing

s wings flapping uselessly as he tumbled

t and gasping for air, his eyes wide with shocked

n a red haze. A sweet, metallic taste flooded her mouth, and she

pain, excruciating as it was, made he

n the kneeling, agonized form of Kameron. Her voice, though weak, was

d. "Carry me. To

Link was absolute. A direct command, fueled by such a violent exertion of wi

er, each step a testament to his resistance. He bent down, his movements rough and contemptuous,

for a second, but she bit down on the inside of her cheek, f

shot up and clenched the fur of Kamer

he cave, Genevieve craned her neck, her gaze finding t

thin thread of sound. "Dry wood.

nk was undeniable. He gave a stiff, resentful nod

nd, his roar of frustration echoing t

rembling snake-man to his feet, murmuring soft word

didn't slow down. He strode past the main sleeping area, a nest of soft, luxu

word, he d

The impact sent a jolt of pure agony through her, and she cur

hest heaving, a cruel smile f

is voice dripping with venom. "But

nergy. She forced her body to uncurl, to lie flat on the col

o hold on. Jam

tools, and no help was about to b