Chapter 49 Sam POV “Eric!” I screamed in the hall as we passed them. We keep running. The mutants were nowhere to be seen. The vampires we found were much fewer than we expected. They must be somewhere else. I was covered in blood once again. I was alone. My mate, My mate. Why couldn’t I feel our bond? Why couldn’t I hear him in mind speak? There were so many scents I couldn’t find him like this. Eli kept my hand in his urging me forward, but I needed him. I needed Eric. He was what kept me sane. ‘This way!” Diane shouts just as Simon stirs and jumps off of Eli's shoulder. “What happened? Where the hell is Greyson? What is happening!?” he shouts, confused, and just keeps running after us. As we cross the bridge into the woods, I fall on my knees as we are finally safe. “I can’t

