Kassie The scent of blood overwhelmed my nostrils. It was a lot, more so than before, and my body couldn’t help but respond to it. My mouth practically watered at the smell, hunger hitting me. But that was the least of my concerns. Micah was badly injured. Without thought, my legs started forward, eager to get to him. A hand landed on my shoulder, stopping me in my tracks. “I think he is down for the count this time,” he smirked. “All that talk, and the boy still loses.” I swatted his hand away, damn the consequences. “Don’t touch me.” I turned and tried to walk away again but he stopped me yet again, this time wrapping his long arms around me in a tight grip. On instinct, I fought. I kicked and flailed, desperate to get out of his grip. “Please, “ I pleaded. “Let me go. Just l

