Chapter 52

His dark eyes were confused as they searched hers, Maya clutched harder at his jacket, tugging helplessly. She looked over her shoulder, the creep was approaching faster now. Maya could almost hear his drunken slur,

She faced him again, pleading with her eyes, "Please."

Alex wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her behind him. Maya hid at his back, shuffling closer as she peeked over his shoulder,

The creep emerged from the shoulders, bloodshot eyes glaring daggers at them. A silent whimper slipped past her mouth, and Alex shot her a concerned glance.

"Hey! Come back here!" The creek slurred, swaying from side to side. "Come here while I'm still being nice." He gestured with a hand, and she swallowed tightly,

"Can I help you?" Alex's deep voice reverberated and the creep froze, eyeing him carefully. She felt his back stiffen underneath her touch and his fingers balled into a fist,

 "That's my girl you're holding there! We came in here tog