Chapter 20

Ella stumbled down the stairs, just barely catching her footing. Her heart pumped fast in her chest, it felt as if it were about to burst out of her rib cage. She couldn't decide if she was more scared of what she had just witnessed or worried to the point where she felt like going back upstairs to her mate. His words, were the only thing Ella could hear. She brushed the tears off of her cheeks, as she made her decision to listen to her mate. The hallway was dark, making it hard for her to see. She didn't have the time to fumble for a light switch, as she quickly made her way down the hall to the furthest door. As soon as Ella touched the double lock on the door, she knew what door she stood before. She cursed the damn door in her head as she had to use more of her strength to unlock the second lock on the wooden door. With a click the door opened. Ella stepped in the dark room fast, knowing it was definitely a safer choice then running out of the house. Upsta