Annika's POV “What happened to you?” she asked, her eyes widening at my flushed face and messy hair. Then her gaze dropped to my neck. Her expression shifted. “Annika. How did that happen?” My fingers flew up to touch the tender spot. The small mark from Vaughn’s bite still burned warmly under my fingertips. I hadn't even had the chance to fix my hair. I was flustered by the entire situation. My lips parted trying to find the words. Erica's eyes narrowed on me. She wasn't as emotional as she had been earlier and could clearly sense that something was off. Her brows furrowed at my loss for words. "Did something happen to you?" She pried and I instantly shook my head. "No.." I blurted. "Nothing happened. " I answered but she didn't look convinced. My eyes instinctively avoided her gaz

