Return to the Shadows

“NO!” Ronan roared.

And right as the dagger pierced the surface of my shoulder, Nolan was promptly pushed off me.

“I said *don’t touch her*,” he growled.

The weight of his words fell over everyone in the room, and once again I experienced the tangible sway of his order.

“Ronan,” Nolan huffed out, unable to get back up to his feet. “She—.”

“No, enough! You’re hereby forbidden from moving unti