“Aria!” Noah yelled, rushing to my side.

“Don’t” I screamed, pushing him away from me. “He’s awake! He’s going to make me kill you! You should go!”

“I’m not going anywhere!” Noah said firmly, coming to my aid once more.

I screamed in pain as my fingers began to transform into claws against my will. I lunged forward to strike Noah across the face, but he caught my arm just in time.

“Noah, please,” I cried, “either you run ...