That meant Viktor was…
"No. It can’t be." I managed to say, even though my voice sounded like a thread about to snap. "I won’t accept it."
Samael’s cruel smile widened, blade-like fangs exposed.
"There is nothing to accept. There is no return once the blood of my domains runs through a vampire’s veins, witch. Viktor has been corrupted, and now he belongs to me."
Never.
I would never accept that. As long as I breathed, I would fight for him.
I promised I would save Viktor, and that is what I would do, no matter the consequences.
I had little left to lose. But I still had something useful to bargain with a demon—especially if that demon was Samael.
I clenched my fists so tightly my nails dug into my palms. Even with my knees trembling, I forced myself to stand.
"I know who you are a
