Chapter 81

MALACHI Axl brings the car to a screeching halt. “This place looks good. Secluded and far enough away from campus that no one will notice if our girl starts a fire or causes a sinkhole.” We’re on a dirt road near the edge of the woods that border the school, and nobody comes this far out except the wolves on a hunt, and the full moon was days ago. Before Ophelia can voice any kind of protest, Xavier and I open the car doors. I’m faster than he is and reach in and pull her out, scooping her into my arms and making her yelp. “We should still head for the cover of the trees.” Axl jerks his head toward them, and I follow him into the woods. Xavier falls into step beside me and yanks Ophelia’s head back by her hair. “Can’t wait to fuck you in the dirt, Cupcake.” She whimpers, her body heating with desire. Axl comes to a stop in a small clearing where spongy brown and orange leaves carpet the ground and spins to face us. “This place looks good, yeah?” I’m practically salivating with anticipa