---- Book 1 Chapter 10 Will she walk, or do I have to come get her? Cyrus said, amusement visible on his perfectly sculpted face at my fear. I knew it was irrational, I knew that planes were supposed to be safe, but this was one fear I had never been able to let go of. Eli grabbed my hand, placing it on the railing, his chest pressed tightly against my back, his hand on my stomach while I stood shaking, tears threatening to spill when I felt his hand move higher, his fingers trailing along my sides, and I focused on the feel of his hand moving up my side. That's it, Addie. You are fine, Eli's husky voice next to my ear made me relax slightly. His breath fanning my neck sent goosebumps all over my body. I moved, taking the first step before finding my feet and continuing up the stairs, only stopping when I came to Cyrus, who was still on the steps. Looking up at him, his hand moved to cup my cheek, his thumb brushing my cheekbone. You will be fine. If we crash, your death will be quick, he said, and my heart started pounding so hard I could feel it pulsating in my ears. You fucking jerk, Cyrus, Eli snapped at him as I 3/5 ---- Book 1 Chapter 10 started panicking, trying to turn around and get back off. Eli was blocking me as I smacked into his chest, and I started panicking, tears flowing down my cheeks as I started to fucking hyperventilate. Was that fucking necessary? Eli snapped at Cyrus, whom I could hear laughing. Eli grabbed me, not letting me past him, his hands rubbing my back. Let me off. I dont want to go, I dont want to go, I shrieked, panic taking over me, my breathing becoming faster and faster as my heart pumped erratically in my chest. My vision became tunneled as everything got darker before I eventually fainted, darkness taking over all my senses as I felt my body go limp in his arms and my eyes rolled into the back of my head. As I woke up, my limbs felt heavy. Extremely heavy. I couldn't move them at all. My eyes snapped open to see Eli sitting across from me, reading a newspaper. Calmly flicking through the pages, warmth seeped into me, and I felt a hand on my thigh under my skirt, my head resting against a firm chest. Cyruss manly scent filled my nostrils, and I became aware that I was sitting on his lap, his fingers drawing circles on the inside of my thigh. 4/5 ---- Book 1 Chapter 10 My heart stopped in panic as I tried to move, only managing to wriggle slightly. I felt like my limbs had been weighted down, my mind foggy on the events leading to this yet also clear to my surroundings. Eli s eyes suddenly snapped to me, and he put down his newspaper, placing it beside him and leaning forward before Cyrus moved his hand, cupping my cheek as he made me look up at him. His caramel-colored eyes were watching me when I found my voice. Why cant I move? I asked, my words slurred, but he understood what I asked because he answered. Don't freak out, but we have sedated you. You will get feeling back by the time we land, he said, his thumb brushing my cheek. My heart started hammering in my chest at his words. Sedated me as if they had drugged me. My eyes darted to the circular band-aid on my hand. 5/5 ---- Book 1 Chapter 11 Book 1 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Calm down. We won't hurt you, Addie. Just go back to sleep, Eli said, looking at Cyrus. How is she awake already? he questioned, and I felt Cyrus shrug before Eli pulled a little red bag from underneath Cyruss seat. He undid the zip, and I noticed more syringes filled with a clear liquid. My heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my wrists and ankles pulsating underneath my skin, hear it in my ears. Who the fuck carries around sedatives besides serial killers and fucking lunatics? Please, dont, I cried, my lip quivering when I watched him pull one out. I felt a tear slip down my cheek. Never have I felt so vulnerable; they could literally do as they pleased with me, and I would be powerless to stop them. Cyrus moved, my eyes snapping to him. He ran the pad of his thumb over my bottom lip, making my lips part. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!