Chapter 24

Ella tried to hold still, as his long claws skimmed her forearms, slowly moving up her honey brown skin. Tears began to build up, making her eyes burn, her hands became clammy. The beast studied his mate, head tilted slightly towards her neck, breathing in her tempting scent. The beast had been waiting to be this close to his mate, to finally show her who the hybrid really was. Ella began to shake in his hold, his sharp claws nicking her smooth skin. Ella began to sob quietly. It felt like hours, as the beast admired his curvy soul mate. "Shh" He whispered, his warm breath fanning her neck, just above her erratic pulse. Ella squeezed her eyes closed tightly. This wasn't Lucas... it couldn't be! Suddenly Ella felt cold lips on her neck, goosebumps rose on her skin, he kissed her neck slowly. His long fangs scraped against the soft skin of her neck. Just as lone tear escaped her eye, the beast bit into her delicate flesh. P