Chapter 14

Violet POV

I squeezed my eyes shut, willing him to evaporate into smoke.

“Go away! Leave me alone!” I chanted in a low voice and opened my eyes, barely.

But I could still see a tall figure clad in black standing in front of me.

What did they add in the drink?

I wondered and tried to run away but a hand grabbed me by the wrist and another wrapped around my waist.

“You want money!” I blabbered and fished for the notes that weren’t on my person.

Elijah kept staring at me, eyes narrowed as he pulled me closer.

“Sorry, no money. My friend…Cassie has it.” I muttered, pointing vaguely in the direction of the door.

“Cass, where is she?” He asked, voice sounding like