chapter 52(2)

She springs to her feet, eyes darting around, except now they are onyx as she stalks toward me. Mateo grabs her around the chest and her arms, pulling her back when she throws her head back, headbutting him, making him let go. I rush toward her, only for her to lunge at me at the same time. Damn, she is fast as she tackles me, taking my legs out before she lands heavily on top, knocking the wind out of me. Jumping to her feet, she runs out the door. Mateo shifts quickly before darting off after her, Maddox presses beneath my skin, wanting to be let out when I hear her skid across the gravel before coming to a stop. I get up, limping toward her while Ares cuts off her path. Her eyes dart around, searching for an escape, before realizing she isn’t going to get anywhere with Ares or me blocking her. Every time she moves, Ares reacts by pushing her back the other way and cutting her off. Her breathing is getting heavier. Her chest heaves with each breath she takes, and I could feel her ang