already blocking my path, snatching the lookbook from my grasp. His frown deepened at the bloodstai

t by accident," my voice sho

Thomas a teasing grin: "Since when do you care about

t a cold and some heat- I'll be fine." Like I'd ever b

ilent, his eyes burnin

had changed into a different gown-not the one I'd once dreamed

reflected her. I felt like dro

and I have no friends in Belrit

expires then." I couldn't stand

t a shame. Let's me

ced back at Thomas-he sat on the sofa, never

licked shut, severing

he hotel. Belrith's streets were quiet, but passe

side. I used to love drinking before I fell ill. Maybe

uple photos. The bearded owner smiled:

eyes locked on the top photo: Thomas V

before w

ping through my veins. The owner

ger grabbed my arm. "I've wa

gled, but he yanke

him to the ground. "Leave her," Th

elrith's taverns aren't safe. If you can't prot

it was this tavern. Otherwis

. "Say what

"I didn't know you were wi

of pain hit my chest. "Thom

ly: "I fell for Quinn whil

e pain, but his words cut deeper than ever.

, but my vision bl

eard Thomas s