Chapter 197 Chapter

"But just so you know, I think you two are fucking insane. This is insane." Rounding the corner, he aimed the gun directly at Karl as he stalked boldly across the yard towards them, with Harper and I shadowing his every step. It was the girl who spotted us first, lifting her head as we approached and staring with wide panic-filled eyes. My anger rocketed when I saw the gash on her cheek, the bruise already mottling her skin. When Karl followed her gaze, his expression turned from one of irritation, to one of surprise. Puffing out his immense chest, his face twisted into a snarl as he stepped in front of the girl. Behind him, flashes of amber sparked in the eyes of the other Varúlfur, instinctively reacting to our presence but Karl's eyes didn't change immediately and while I had to applaud his self-control, I couldn't help but smile at his inability to hide the flicker of fear that lingered there when he spotted me. He knew exactly what I was capable of. His flesh still bore the scars.