Chp 17 Pt. 5 Escape Attempt

Maliyah

I sit against the wall, staring at the bracelet when suddenly the hairs on the back of my neck stand up as I smell blood. What’s worse is I recognize this scent and it doesn’t smell like it’s a small amount of blood. I slowly stand and make my way toward the door. My hands tremble as I grab the bars. I close my eyes, concentrating on what I can hear.

“I’ll take good care of my coven,” I hear as the sound of a heartbeat fades away.

‘Terra,’ my voice trembles as tears threaten to spill down my cheeks.

‘I’m sorry Maliyah, he’s gone,’ she whispers backs as she howls in my head at the loss of our friend.

Dimitri has been more of an uncle to me and I thought our days of losing those we loved were over. My hand trembles against my l