"It knows where I am." I said and Draven's expression hardened.
"Then you're staying here." He said as I stared at him.
"No." I said.
"Seraphina." He said.
"If it's connected to my blood, then I need to understand why." I said.
"You don't know what it will do to you." He said.
"Neither do you." I said.
"That doesn't mean I'm letting you walk into its territory." He said and I folded my arms.
"I'm not asking permission." I said as his jaw tightened.
"You are my wife." He said.
"And I am not your prisoner." I said.
"I know." He said as his voice softened.
"That's why I'm asking you to stay." He added and the words stopped me as he stepped closer.
"I've already watched you nearly die once." He said and I looked away.
"I can't lose you because you feel responsible for something y
