Diana “Mine.” I heard the word loud and clear. At first, I thought it was just a predatory growl or something that got stuck in his mouth. But no. He was uttering the word that claimed me as his possession. And here, I thought I could finally be free. “Just let me go,” I begged, not really even meaning it because I knew it was impossible. He was in front of me now, and faster than I could blink. I closed my eyes and longed for the inevitable end. My heart raced faster than my legs had run, and I just hoped that he wasn’t the type that liked to play with his food. I never thought about how I’d die. I just knew it was inevitable one day. “How do we do this?” he purred, his voice low and unnerving. It stiffened my spine. I stayed silent. “Slow and painful?” I felt a hot puff of air

