Chapter 37 Chapter

I was close enough to see their faces now, half-hidden by hoods and scarves, yet their eyes dripped with hunger and excitement. Taking small steps close to the edge of the pathway, I saw that the man nearest to me had a smudge of blood around one nostril, which he had clearly tried to wipe away judging by the smear of red that stained the back of his gloved hand. I tried to appear nervous and helpless, but the closer I got, the deeper my desire became. I felt consumed by it. I could feel the strength of it roaring through my veins like some wild feral animal waiting to attack. "Ain't you cold, love? Coming out at this time of night without a bloody coat?" He was trying to be chirpy and conversational, but I saw the flicker of uncertainty cross his face and the sly confidence he had before now wavered at the sight of this strange woman walking towards them, her pale face still sporting severe sun burn and clearly not dressed as she should be for this time of night.