chapter 14

Abbie I thrash trying to break free of his grip. “I reject you; I reject you!!” I scream, but his grip doesn’t relent, nor does he seem bothered by my words. Instead Kade tosses me to the ground, and I try to crawl away from him. “Doesn’t work like that, love. That is not how you reject someone,” he growls behind me, and I can hear his feet crunching the dried leaves and grass as he stomps after me. My arms and legs feel weak as I claw the ground trying to find the strength to stand, when I hear a visceral scream ring out. My entire body jolts as I turn my head expecting to see Kade, but my eyes move to Ivy, and the rock clutched in her hand as she rushes at him. Kade spins and easily deflects her raised hand. Kade and Ivy crash to the ground. The rock flies from her grip as he lands on top of her. Kade growls, trying to pin her. “What are you doing here?” He snaps at her, holding her down on her back. I panic as adrenaline forces me to my feet to snatch the rock. Ivy struggles against