Something Darker

(Kaelen’s POV)

My hand was still clenched around Zan’s throat when Thalia screamed “Kaelen, stop!”

I didn’t stop.

I dropped Zan to the ground with a hard thud and turned to grab Thalia’s wrist. “You’re coming with me—”

“Don’t!” she cried, trying to yank away.

But before I could drag her off the floor and away from this entire mess, I felt it— a movement behind me.

Zan was back on his feet, and he