Charlotte had lost control, she couldn’t think anymore. Everyone was her enemy, they wanted to hurt her. Everyone was going to hurt her. Derik darted to Charlotte’s side prying her teeth off Arron before he gently restrained her on his lap. Charlotte continued to struggle against his hold until she ran out of energy panting too weak to move. “She hasn’t been eating much at all, just sleeping and reading that thing”. Arron pointed to the book which had fallen to the floor when Charlotte had.
“Give that to me.” Johnston voice held desperation as he pointed to the book still laying on the floor.
“No.. It’s mine don’t touch it”, Derik winced as Charlotte screeched. He kept her restrained banded to his chest. Arron reached down picking up the book tossing it across the mattress to Johnston.
