Chapter 28Leena's p o v My feet remained rooted in the spot as my situation downed on me. I shifted my weight, inching backward, trying to melt into the shadows. That was when I heard the scrape of boots on pavement. Very close they were at this point.“Where you goin’, sweetheart?” The tallest one’s voice cut through the dark like a hook. “We were just gettin’ friendly.”Another voice, closer now, chimed in, “Don’t be rude. Stay a while.”The sound of them tightening their circle was unmistakable. Their presence pressed in, a wall of heat and bad intentions.I swallowed down my instinct to bolt and forced my voice steady. “Like I said before... You're trying to mess with the wrong person here. So Step aside.”They laughed, short, sharp bursts that made my skin prickle.“Oh, she’s got some bite,” one of them drawled. “Bet you taste sweet though.” He said before the tip of his tongue pressed passed the edges of his teeth, his eyes undoubtedly baring me up.I took a slow, deliberate s
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