Olivia The journey to the villa felt as if it stretched on for hours, though in reality, it was probably a mere span of minutes. Every second was punctuated by the clash of claws against flesh, the howls of pain, and the scorching scent of fire that tickled the back of my throat. The menacing shadows of Ryan’s men seemed endless, but with Nathan by my side, and the newfound power surging through my veins, I felt unstoppable. “Olivia!” Nathan yelled, as he fended off two attackers. “Left!” I barely had time to process his warning before I felt the rush of air to my side. Instinctively, I swung around, my hand connecting with the jaw of a burly man who had been aiming for my throat. The force of my blow surprised me; he crumpled to the ground, unconscious. “I told y

