Blood Red (11 page)

Vivi Anna

landed one of his own. Square on the jaw.

Red saw white spots in her eyes. She felt herself go down. Her legs gave out and she fell to the ground.

She blinked fiercely, trying not to close her eyes. The last thing she saw before she passed out was The Wolf’s translucent blue eyes staring down at her.

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Blood Red

Red slowly opened her eyes, then clamped them closed when the room began to swim. Her head pounded like a hammer on a nail. Her jaw throbbed painfully. She tried to open her mouth. Pain sliced through her.

She opened her eyes again, blinking back the tears welling from the pain. Finally, she was able to focus.

She was on a bed. Her arms were aching. She tried to move them, but couldn’t. She was tied securely by the wrists to the brass headboard. Wriggling her hands, she tested the knot. It was a good one. Her wrists were crossed and tied together, then strung up to the rail. She wasn’t going anywhere.

Red looked down at herself. Thank God, she was still dressed. At least he hadn’t taken that liberty. Not yet, anyway.

She surveyed her surroundings.

She was in a small, rustic cabin. The bed was in one corner. The stove, sink, and small table were in the opposite. On the far wall was the fireplace, a small fire burned. A worn sofa lay in front of it. On the other side was the door.

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