Thirty Nine

*AALIYAH*

I move slowly as my thoughts race all around me. The most recent meeting was a disaster; I had no idea Hector was still the regular stalker who exaggerated everything. Even though I almost harmed myself, I enjoyed that they collided but not right away.

Clair hasn't stopped laughing in my face while the alpha females continue to whisper, and it surprises me that Linda has only now learned of my predicament. I thought Nikki must have filled her in a long time ago.

A familiar voice yells, "Aaliyah!" and I quake like a scared dog as panic fills my body. My heart skips a beat when I see Lady Sasha.

I hurriedly stood up, bracing myself for the worst. When I realize that her hand is not a whip, it slightly eases my heart. She slaps her hand over my face, making me feel sick to my stomach from the taste of blood. She grabs my throat and forcefully encircles it with her arms.

“What in the world is wrong with you? Why are you so challenging and dim-witted? You wish to destroy me. N