stuffed the demon down deep. Chained him. I kept him hidden from everyone except for my brothers who’ve always known. But he’s right here, and I’ve let him loose. For you, Salem. For you and your daughter. He’s going to fight for you. I just need a name and this ends.” I should be terrified of his admission. Grim. But I was only terrified of what it might mean for him. Of what he was asking. Of the direction I could feel him aching to go.

