Chapter 5

I let out a blood-curdling scream.

Eric was quick. His hand swooped down from over my head and clamped over my mouth.

The scream was trapped in my throat.

I struggled desperately, trying to shove him off with everything I had.

"Let me go. Let go of me!" I shouted, my voice muffled beneath his hand.

Eric was built like a tank, his strength overwhelming.

I couldn't budge him, not even a little.

With my mouth and nose both covered, my vision kept going dark, and my chest was so tight that I couldn't catch my breath.

Soon, my eyes…