Blood and Stone

PRIMUS VALERIUS’S POV

The hit landed.

It tore through me like I’d swallowed lightning. My whole body shook and heat burst from my chest.

I tasted something bitter and harsh, and when I looked down, I froze.

I just stared at it dripping from my hand.

My blood. I’d never seen it before. Never thought it was even possible.

“Fuck,” I gasped, trying to pull in air. “Fuck—”

“What?” Maeve’s voice cut