The Beast Within

Vane Silas Adler's Pov

I didn't want it to be this way, but it was the only way. The only way to protect her. If I become mean and distant, it could push her way. My chest tightened at the memories. I was the one who hurt her. The one who inflicted that injury on her neck. Caleb was right— she doesn't deserve me. I wanted to make her happy, wanted to make her safe with me but I was the very one w