Page 151 of Dragon Trap

Through my mind, I was aware of Riggs passing through the gateway to the one at the academy. His mental presence hammered at me, trying to break through, but Caliel helped me shore the wall up.

My mate was far too close, and so was the rest of my team. My heart thudded as Victor finished arranging the cloak. It was a full body garment, covering me from boots to hairline, and arms to wrists.

“Put out your hands.” I did so, and he folded the sack over them, using the cord to bind it, and to pull my wrists together.

He surveyed his handiwork. “You look best when tied up,” he said huskily. “You and I share a past, Bree. And we are going to share a future, too.”

Another howl shrieked through the jungle. It was close now. Sid was using his great speed to get to me. And from further back, a roar—Cody.

They were coming to save me.

Flames danced from Victor’s fingertips. “Maybe I will kill them, anyway.”

My pulse thudded. “You promised.” I fought to keep my voice calm. “At one time, your word meant something.”

Victor’s eyes gleamed, but the flames winked out. “No more ice, or I will kill them all.”

I glared at him. “I will come with you,” I stated. “But I belong to no one, Victor. Certainly not you.”

His eyes ignited, and he said, “We shall see about that.”

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