The man frowned and shouted, "Bitch, don't you know when to quit?"
Selena coughed blood, then smirked wider. "You talk too much for someone who sneaks around caves."
Her voice was hoarse, but proud and sharp.
He raised his hand, ready to smash her head.
But Selena suddenly twisted her body, ignoring the pain, and lunged upward. She wrapped both arms around his waist and locked herself to him like iron chains.
"Edward… focus on your breakthrough. I will hold him," she said through clenched teeth.
Her body shook, but her grip was firm.
"What are you doing?" the man spat as he tried to pull away. For the first time, there was irritation in his voice.
Before Edward could understand, he saw Selena's body begin to glow. Light leaked from her skin through blood and wounds.
Edward's mind went blank and he screamed,"No… stop it…"
He tried to stand, but the breakthrough backlash pressed him down. Blood ran from his mouth as he forced himself up, confused and desperate.
