Even as Janna pleaded with Rian for mercy, she realized it was futile. Rian hadn't forgotten anything that had passed between them seven years earlier. Not forgotten—and not forgiven. Why had he come back? What did he intend? Rian laughed sardonically. "You always knew I'd be back, and you know why as well. Hang on to your courage, sweet witch. You're going to need every last ounce of it by the time I've done with you!"