blood oath

y and Julian began forming allia

ess came with its o

ategizing in Julian's penthouse,

li

ng figure with striking features-a

tation for ruthles

s tone flat. "I hear you've

ed, his voice tight. "

epping inside. "Rumors of a new

rogue vampires, and

changed glances with Julian.

or," Magnus explained. "Your oath

believe you've be

ulian said, his expression f

ions among the factions, Ruby felt

o be part of this world, yet here

o

uture t

d Julian trained together, sharpen

nevitable confrontation, their r

er, passion, and a

an's private gym, Ruby felt a surg

a

her eyes sparkl

" Julian replied, a smirk playin

at him, and they found themselve

eyes locked, and in that moment,

challenges momen

spered, her heart

d her lips with his, the kiss ignit

ch other, the world around them fa

me

sound of a distant explosion sho

s. "What

ssion darkened