Chapter 69: Fallen Alpha
"Are you insane?" Belle demanded, throwing a deathly glare his way as she struggled against him. Despite her efforts, she couldn’t budge him an inch.
"Another no? Alright, I surrender," Quinn said with a mischievous smile before effortlessly picking her up. Belle yelped in surprise, "Ughh!" Taken off guard.
He placed her onto the horse, and only then did she realize the animal had been standing beside them the entire time.
"Wait! Mia! She’s still at the fair!" she exclaimed, her mind suddenly snapping back to her friend. She was about to slide off the horse when Quinn placed a firm hand on her leg to stop her.
"She’s with Ray," he said simply, mounting the horse behind her.
"But how? We got separated!" She protested, her restless energy evident.
Quinn sighed heavily, and Belle thought for a moment he might be annoyed.
She started, "I am sorry, I just..." but before she could say more, he abruptly tilted her head forward. "Look ahead," he said. Her breath hitched as her gaze fell upon four imposing, pale-skinned vampires standing just a few paces away.
Instinctively, she recoiled, pressing herself into him for protection. Quinn’s lips curled into a smug smile as he lowered one arm around her waist, pulling her closer.