Chapter 99

Bumuhos ang ulan kasabay ng malalakas na kulog sa kalangitan. Mahigpit na kumapit si Erika sa tie ni Logan, ibinabaon ang mukha sa kanyang dibdib. Nanginginig siya nang di mapigilan, magulo ang emosyon at kalat ang isip—hindi niya alam ang gagawin o sasabihin. Tanging ang gabing iyon ang naiisip niya: ang kidlat, ang kulog, ang mga puno na gumagalaw sa dilim ng mga poste, parang mga anino ng halimaw na gustong lamunin siya.

She remembered Mr. Santos’s ferocious, unrestrained grin as he yanked her ankle, pulling her down. She screamed until her voice went hoarse, but there were no passersby on that stormy night. Her body fell into muddy water, splashing it all over her face.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." His voice was low and gentle, calming her frantic nerves.

He had rushed over, arriving two minutes before his bodyguards, and found her drenched, her small frame soaked through. Her hair clung to her face, her forehead bruised and swollen, her wide, fearful eyes darting.

Napangiwi si Lo