Carl tightened his grasp on Amanda's wrist. She attempted to extricate herself from his grip, but her efforts were futile because he was much stronger than her.

"What do you want, Carl?" She shrieked at him through gnashed teeth, her brow furrowing with fury etched on her features.

Carl drew her to the wall, his sharp Emerald eyes penetrating the depths of her being. Amanda swallowed the massive knot in her throat, her heart pounding furiously against her ribcage.

Carl nuzzled her, ...