Chapter 118

Aisha's POV I let him pull me to my feet, Jack's glare burned into my back as Brayden dragged me toward the window, every move echoing like a drumbeat of war. Close to the window, he paused. "You can plan all you want," he whispered, leaning close enough that his breath warmed my ear. "But when the time comes, instinct will take over, you will be mine before you even realize it." I turned my head slowly, meeting his gaze. "You have no idea what my instincts are capable of," I said. For the first time, I saw a shadow of uncertainty flicker in his eyes. And then he smiled again, as if that flicker had never been there. "Let's see," he murmured, and opened the door. The light hit me like a wave, but I kept my head high as he dragged me to the window I wasn't thinking about escape anymore. I was thinking about how to end them. Both of them. Tonight they thought they were going to mark me. Tonight, they would learn what a mistake it was to corner the White Wolf. The basement air was thick a