*Zed’s POV*

I stared at Beth’s unconscious form. Was she okay?

The monster inside me had pushed her away, causing her to fall and hit her head. How hard had she hit her head? What if I had killed her? What the fuck was I going to do?

While she lay there, I struggled against the iron chains I had put on myself to protect her. Suddenly, Beth started to stir. She blinked a few times. I watched as she awoke and sat up. ...