The rain hits the single dirty window outside, drumming a steady, chaotic beat against the glass.It is the only sound in the room besides Paige’s ragged, panicked breathing.She is pressed against the cheap dresser behind my legs, her hands gripping the back of my ruined silk dress."He locked it," Paige whimpers softly, tugging at the green fabric. "Jaslyn, he locked the door.""I know," I say, keeping my eyes locked on the man in the wet raincoat.He turns around slowly, relishing the fear radiating from my best friend.He holds the syringe up near his chest, keeping the needle pointed toward the ceiling.The glowing green liquid sloshes gently inside the plastic tube, catching the pale morning light.I know exactly what that poison feels like.It burns like liquid ice when it enters your veins, freezing your blood and making your muscles lock up.It forced my inner wolf into a deep, agonizing sleep for nineteen years.It made me believe I was weak."You always fought the needle,"
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