" this will end.” He ran a nail across his wrist and blood rose to the surface. He held it inches away from my mouth. “Drink, Danielle.” I met his eyes, ignoring the lure that would end this. “It’s Danni, asshole.” It was all I had left, the last rebellion. He gripped my chin and tilted my head to the side. “I’m very patient, Danni.” I heard the familiar hiss and "

― Nashoda Rose , Stygian (Scars of the Wraiths, #1)