ng by the driver's side of his truck, and 3 are standing on the sidewalk in front of it. I scanned the parki

going on or what kind of trouble you're in, but I'm

I'll formally make it up to you when we both get to Moonlight. Please just trust me. This isn't as bad as it looks. They have

ow more than ever," he winked and flashed me a b

idence radiating off him. These men are obviously here to attack him, and he's not

ore. I won't let them hurt him.I tried to stay still and let Creed handle them, but as soon as

matter much. He is now fighting off three more. Men are closing in on him from all

Creed's back and as soon as he turned to f

eed spun around. "Bella, w

rom under him, and he fell to

you!" I

every man that came at u

old you to stay inside.

what to do!"

hurt," he yelled as he

stronger tha

it just became my jo

n I was fighting. "Let's get one thing clear right now. My

and he gave me a no

oming. What are th

eed a dis

as Creed turned to thr

lf. While Creed was turned around, I t

ploding. Everyone jumped back and hit the ground. I meant to hit

as lifted off the ground. Creed took off

doing? Put me

ng. His laugh sounds angr

t when he finally stopped and p

," Creed said as I tr

ng! I haven't felt t

ze. I don't dare to look up. I can feel

head to face him. He is standing so clos

llowed my every move until he h

tilted his head, and his eyes scan

one that?" I swallowed ha

on your poker fa

do you

but you just blew up my truck.

ng so close to me. His lips are so clo

in think. I don't know anythi

rust you. It's better to lose your truck th

ormation, and I don'

we're done tal

his conversation." He stepped back, and

ywhere tonight. There's a hotel a couple of blocks

yet. I know you're my mate, but that doesn't mean you can

in mind, I'm game." Creed raised his eyebrows and smirked. A chill

what's probably the only hotel in town? If we can get back to my

y probably already have a clean-up crew at the diner. Before we do anyth

ed made his calls. I need to sit for a minute

most intense. My family never let me help in any of the battles

refuse to give into the bond. It doesn't matter how hot he is or how bad my body w

ryone trying to protect me all the time. I just met Creed, and he already tried to m