Wow! This is just one of those stories that keeps getting better and better! The more I read, the more I'm drawn into Chase's world and am personally devastated by his losses. I can't tell you how many times this book made me want to scream, "Is anything ever going to go right for this guy??" I mean, I can feel his determination and frustration as things continue to come against him. Nothing keeps him down for long, though. He's stronger than any of his enemies believe. His friends are loyal and have faith in him as the Protector, even when he wants to doubt himself. I absolutely love Raina, too. She is definitely an independent girl who can take of herself but she is fiercely loyal and loving once her heart is in it. She has also had to go through so many changes but she always seems to come out better no matter how much pain she has to go through. At the moment, my eyes are still filled with tears and I will be pulling my hair out while I'm forced to wait for the continuation of this story.