Chapter Thirty-Nine

I quickly wipe my face to clear it from my eyes, pulling my hand back to see it coated in red. I turn toward the men on the ground as a sinking feeling clenches in my stomach. 

Derek’s body jerks and is thrown onto the ground closer to my feet. I stare into his empty eyes, as his throat is shredded beyond belief and an hole torn in his chest has red flowing and soaking the forest floor.  

A small shriek starts to come out of me before a hand clamped itself over my mouth. I look up at Damien’s face, his eyes so black I couldn't see any white and red veins spread across his eye sockets. This wasn’t a face I recognized and a sense of panic tears through me as I struggle to get away.

“Stop.” Damien commands, but his voice rough. I could feel a hot tear slipping and running do