I drowned to death. I held my breath as long as I could, but then my lungs sucked in water hoping it was air, and it was a painful and brutal ending, an internal drowning, my heart beating so hard desperate for oxygenuntil it just stopped. I could never forget iteven if I wanted to.
Bastien assumes our relationship is over. That Ill run for the hills and wash my hands clean of the most dangerous man in Paris. But Im not going anywhere. Not now. Not ever. I ran before, but not anymore. I can tell it means the world to him.
But the dangers havent passed. The Aristocrats want blood for their leaders execution. Bastien and his brother are still sworn enemies, and the gangs are beginning to riot against the Fifth Republic. Its the most dangerous time to be a French Emperor.
Bastien tells me all thisbut I still wont leave.
I believe Bastien will keep me safe from all the monsters that lurk under the streets of Parisuntil he doesnt. Until Im captured by his enemies and taken from the City of Light. I know Bastien will come for me. I know Bastien will kill every single one of them for taking me.
But will I be dead by the time he gets herelike last time?
