Chapter 191 Chapter

"I can't do that. You know I can't." "Please," he groaned, wringing his hands. "Forget the vampire, Megan. Do what Brandon told you to do. Run away. Run as far away as you can. Please, you must!" "I can't and I won't. I won't run from Brandon. I won't run from you." "You should. You have to. I'm begging you. I don't want to do this, please don't make me do this." He was free-falling. I could see it in his eyes. He scratched furiously at the skin on his arms as if a rash was bubbling to the surface. As if something was bubbling to the surface. I inhaled long and deep and took a step forward, holding out my hands in front of me, even though they were itching to reach for the weapons concealed under my jacket. "Philippe, listen to me." I hated that my voice shook. Hated it. "You don't have to do anything, you understand that right? You are not one of them. You are better than them." He wiped the back of his hand across his mouth as if a bad taste lingered on his lips. "I'm no