Chapter 17

Erina Each footstep down the hall took me closer to the fate awaiting me. The mysterious voice, who hadn’t even bothered to tell me his name, had told me that I’d be okay, but I couldn’t help the fear flooding through me. The others would devour me tonight, and nothing I could do would stop them. Warren wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me to him. I melted into his heat, desperate for the contact. “I’m scared,” I whispered. His arm tightened. “I’ll be here, Princess. No matter how bad it gets, I’ll be here. Focus on me, okay?” I bit back my whimpers. Nicholas was at the heavy doors leading to some enormous room and pushing them open. The others waited in a loose circle. Jack’s eyes sparkled as he took me in. Licking his lips, he moved forward. “Hello, prey,” he greeted. I couldn’t break down. If I did, all of everything I’d endured would have been for nothing. Besides, I’d endured these men once before. I could do it now, couldn’t I? I tried my best to not think about the new