Jake’s grip on Alisha’s throat tightens, and her feet leave the ground as he lifts her from the ground.
“Jake! It’s Alisha,” I sputter out, lifting my hands and reaching for her. Jake tilts his head to the side, watching me tremble while my hand in the air reaches for her.
“Please, we saw nothing!” I whisper, and he starts laughing but tosses her to the ground.
Alisha coughs, clawing at the ground as she crawls over to me, and when she lifts her head, I see her eyes glow amber.
“Why do people always say that in movies? Then, the bad guy lets them go, and they run. Yeah, I am not a fool, Elena.”
“No,” I mouth to Alisha. She shakes her head as her claws slip from her fingertips, and her face twists. Her canines slip free, and before I can grab her, she turns and lunges at Jake, who i
