BLAZE – POV
Carrying her on my back made it easier to move fast—faster than I would with my arms full—and it freed up my hands in case something tried to be stupid. Just because we were technically on vampire territory didn't mean we were safe. The forest still had its threats.
No one in their right mind would willingly come toe to toe with me. But reason wasn't something I could always count on, not after what I'd done searching for her. I left a trail of ash, blood, and screaming behind me—some of those fuckers will never crawl out of their graves. But others... others would be looking. Looking for her.
The girl who made me torch half their brotherhood alive.
If they were smart, they'd use that as a reason to stay the fuck away. But you and I both know how rare smart is when it comes to revenge. Some of them would come anyway. And when they do—well, let's just say I'm already sharpening the welcome mat.
