Chapter 78: The Fire Within

Bella didn't know how much time had passed.

Hours. Maybe days.

The silver in her chains kept her weak, but not broken.

Never broken.

Gabriel had come to gloat more than once.

Bringing her water when she refused to drink.

Bringing food she wouldn't touch.

He thought she would give in eventually.

Thought she would realize her place.

But Bella?

She was done being owned.

She sat against the cold stone wall, her arms resting over her bent knees, her golden-brown eyes burning with determination.

Gabriel's wolves were nervous.

They thought she was weak.

But they didn't see it.

Didn't see the way her strength was returning.

Didn't see the fire building inside her.

And soon?

She would burn them all alive.

The bond between her and Dante was still there.

Faint. Distant.

But she could feel him.

Could feel the rage simmering beneath his skin.

He was coming.

And when he arrived?

Hell would follow.