Chapter 2 ~Getting Marked~

I walked back to meet Phoebe, but I still couldn't shake off the strange feeling of the man. One second he was there and the next he vanished

“Phoebe,” I said, forcing a smile. “I think I’m just tired. I might head out soon.” “But... you just got here!” she protested, but I shook my head.

“I know, but I'm not really feeling well.” I lied. I just didn't want to stay around, the only reason I even stayed this long was because of the stranger.

“Okay, but can I atleast walk you halfway? It's very dangerous to walk alone by this time.” “I'll take a taxi. Text you later,” I said, already backing away.

As I stepped outside into the cool night air, a little bit relief washed over me.

But even as I walked away, I couldn’t shake the feeling of that piercing stare frpm earlier. But the mystery man was gone and that's all that matters.

I waited for any car or taxi outside.

But it was already late and there were no empty vehicles avaliable at that moment.

My house was just about fifteen minutes away. Maybe I'll just walk.

I dressed my gown and began walking.

Strolling through the night, only the flickering street light served as illumination.

A certain erring feeling gripped me. I quickened my steps the more when I was far from the party and there was not another person on the street.

Suddenly a car stopped beside me.

My body froze when I heard a few voices that resounded drunk.

“What's a sweetie like you doing all alone?”

“Want a ride?”

“Hello beatiful lady... Come! We will send you home.”

My body broke out in sweat. My heart began to pound profusely.

I needed to run, and fast. If I don't that could only lead to one thing.

 Me getting raped or even worse..

I took a long deep breath. My hands were trembling.

I slowly glanced back in their direction. They wore hideous grins on their faces. I could see the burning lust in their eyes.

I had the urge to start running. I'll take my chance of running in to another person than waiting here for them to attack me.

“Sorry, but I'm good.” I answered them, my voice cracking. The fear had gotten a grip of me, and I let it take over.

Hearing my innocent response, almost stirred up their list even more.

“Come on sweet! You know you want a ride with us. We'll take you home safe.” Their drunken voices continued, this time even more persistent.

Suddenly, one of them hopped down from the car and began walking towards me. “Hey come here.”

Panic surged through my veins. I picked up my race the more but without trying to run. My eyes wandered around hoping to find even another person.

No! I was completely alone to these men. I picked up my phone from my hand bag.

I was about to call Mom, when a man's firm grip held my worst tightly dropping the phone to the floor.

“Were trying to give you a ride, but you're very ungrateful.”

I slowly looked up, to see a blond hair man, his eyes looked jaded.

“Leave me alone!! I don't want a ride.” I struggled with him as best I could, but his grip was just too tight around my arm.

“Let me go!! Please!!” my voice grew louder echoing through the empty streets.

“Hey shut up!!” The man yelled in a stern voice. My loud screams seemed to have angered him.

“Xander, Elvis. Get out now, she's screaming.”

Oh no!!

My heart raced even more when the man called out the two other men in the car.

 I couldn't break free from one of them, if two others join him then... I'm done for. I have to do something!

With a little bit of courage. I kicked back my leg to his knee, forcing him to loose his balance and then his grip. “Arggh!!”

He let out a loud groan in pain.

This was my chance!

Using the opportunity of his distraction, i took off from them in flash.

I took long strides, my legs stretching out on front of the other as I tried to quicken my pace. I took off in the opposite direction of where they were.

“Hey come back!!”

They chased after me as fast as they could. But I had a head start on them

“If I get you girl, I'll kill you!!” “Don't try to act tough girl you'll regret it I promise!” They yelled out a few threats to my ear. My heart raced even faster.

And in the heat of the moment, I took my mind off trying to escape them. My leg went against the other, taking me off my feet in flash.

I lost my balance and fell on the concrete floor.

A surge of pain was all over me.

My head went in hard against the floor and oof swarmed out like an endless stream. I wanted to cry out in pain, but I held myself. Crying right now won't be of any help.

It will only make me weaker in their eyes!

My head ached terribly, my eyes were getting a bit heavy.

They slowed down their pace seeing me helpless on the floor. They slowly approached me, like a predator stocking his prey. “Please... let me go.. Please.”

I pleaded desperately, tears rolling down my cheeks.

They showed not even a flicker of sympathy inspite that.

“Dont worry princess. When we’re done with you, you can go home.” The blonde hair man said, as he wore a sick smile on his face.

My eyes widened in fear hearing his words. I mustered the last ounce of strength I had left to rise back to my feet.

 I could barely even walk only limp. Before I could even take another step, i felt painful yank on my hair collapsing me to the floor again.

“Enough of this. No more child's play.” The blonde hair guy yelled out. The two men beside him began to fold up their sleeves.

I crawled back to the wall resting my back against it.

My eyes were now even more heavy, I could feel myself drifting out of consciousness.

The men began to approach me yet again, but this time, I was helpless as ever.

“Save me, please.” I muttered a short prayer. I could only hope for a miracle to save me right now.

Suddenly i heard a loud roar from a corner . Almost like that of a dog but more fierce and louder. I wanted to look at its direction but I couldn't shift my head.

I glanced at the three men after me. I saw fear and terror in their eyes. It was as if they saw a ghost.

“Please don't kill us.” “Stay back beast.”

I heard faint voices pleading desperately.

I was beginning to drift in and out of consciousness, when suddenly I saw a huge beast jump out of nowhere and bounced on the men.

There cries of fear, soon turned to pain.

I was now half conscious when a figure appeared in front of me. I couldn't even muster the energy to look at whoever it was.

Suddenly I felt a warm breath around my neck before I felt a sharp pain. It was as though the sharp teeths of a dog sank into my flesh.

But my body and my mind was too weak to pay attention to it.

Soon, my vision began to blur, my eyes fluttering.

Before I became completely unconscious I heard a faint voice, almost like it was from another world.

“You are now my mate, Arie.”

And then I gently shut them and let the darkness envelope me.