---- Book 1 Chapter 31 the lights. My stomach was in knots as fear wrapped over me, consuming me. How had I never really noticed how strange that was? I always put their changing eyes down to poor lighting. I should go. I shouldn't have come here, I told them, turning back to my car and reaching for the handle when I felt his warm chest press against my back. I gulped, fear paralyzing me as I stood frozen with my hand on the door handle. Now, why would you want to do that? Eli asked, his breath fanning the side of my neck before he ran his nose from my ear lobe to the crook of my neck. I shivered, my hands trembling slightly. His arm snaked around my waist, pulling me closer. You came here for a reason, and now I want to hear what it is, he said, his hand moving under my top and brushing against my stomach. I gasped as sparks rushed everywhere. His hand moved, my skin igniting at the pleasurable feel of his hands on my body, yet that didnt make me fear them any less. Something in my gut was telling me something was seriously off. I spoke to Sam, I whispered so low I didnt think 4/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 31 they'd heard me. Eli stepped back, his hands leaving my body, and I turned around to face them. And what did Sam have to say? Cyrus asked, stepping closer, and I flinched away from the venom 1n his words. That you did something, that you were there... Shit, Thad no idea what I was asking, but by the look on their faces, they knew something. Though I didnt understand the distaste and anger they held for Sam; it made no sense. I knew they liked me, they made that extremely clear, but their possessiveness made me squirm. Cyrus looked to Eli before muttering something under his breath, too low for me to hear. We will explain when we get to Soya City, Eli said. I shook my head. I still had no intentions of leaving with them. I'm not going to Soya City with you. One of you did something, one of you bit me. I want to know what happened. Why Sam won't talk to me anymore, I told them. You are because you dont have a choice. And 5/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 31 secondly, Eli didnt bite you. He marked you. There is a difference. If it involves teeth, its biting, I spat back sarcastically. No, Addie, there is a very big difference, one we can't explain right now. So, come inside. Lam not going anywhere with you, I told them, turning back to my car when I found my feet leaving the ground as arms wrapped around my waist, tugging me back. I screamed, thrashing around, trying to escape them, every cell in my body telling me to run. I should never have come here, I thought to myself. 6/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 32 Book 1 Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Calm down. We won't hurt you, Addie, Cyrus said, grabbing my face. His words washed over me, suddenly feeling rational before I saw his eyes turn red, and | felt my heart rate pick up so fast I was surprised it didnt leap from my chest. I kicked him away, and he growled. Wait, he just growled... growled like a predator. I screamed, adrenaline kicking in. I had no idea what was going on, but one thing I did know was they weren't like me; no, they were monsters. Goosebumps rose on my skin as fear made me lash out. I threw my head back, Eli grunting as my head connected with his face. His arms slipped from my waist as I hit the ground before getting up and running from them, heading for the road. Cyrus suddenly materialized in front of me, making me skid on the dirt road as I came to a halt. I heard the most horrendous noise, like flesh tearing and bones breaking, making me scream as I looked back toward the car only to see a monster of a wolf, W/5 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!