There was a loud sound outside that had my eyes popping open and looking at him, closely followed by a bump, and Warren’s hand left me to gripped the steering wheel hard, his eyes flashing to the rearview mirror.

When he slowed down, my heart started to beat fast in my chest. All the horniness had left me and ice cold fear replaced it.

“Warren, what was that⁠—”

I was interrupted by another loud noise, and Warren’s eyes looked down to the dash. A bright red light was on. He seemed calm, but his jaw ticked.

“It’s the tire,” he said and turned into a small corner of the highway that was mostly dirt. My hands were gripping everything they could with a vise-like grip, deathly scared of what was going to happen to us.

I knew him driving was a bad idea, but he hadn’t fucking listened to me, and now we were going to die⁠—

The car finally came to a halt, but we were too close to the road for my liking, and I⁠—

“Are you okay, Addi?”

Goose bumps rose on my skin as the cold air hit me, my dress doing nothing to protect me from it. I wrapped my arms around my waist. My eyes searched the small area, but it was almost pitch black save for the car’s headlights, and we were totally alone.

What if we’re stuck out here?

A tugging caught my attention. Warren was pulling his hand from mine. Only then had I realized in my panic haste I had grabbed it. I quickly let go and he got out from the driver’s seat, shutting the door behind him.

“What do we do?” I asked, unable to keep the fear from my voice. Lights were sparse on the trail down, and since we’d left early, it would be a while before other people drove by. “Warren?”

He didn’t answer me as he popped the trunk open.

“Answer me!” I growled. “Now’s not the time for you to ignore me.”

A noise sounded from behind me. I let out a shocked scream, my head swiveling toward the sound. There were trees surrounding the road on all sides, spanning far up into the sky, covering the moon, and casting darkness on everything around us.

Oh god, I hope it’s not a wolf.

Another noise sounded, and I jumped, instantly turning away to run, but my path was blocked by Warren’s chest. Thank god. The coward in me curled into him for support. I couldn’t hate her for it right now, though. My heart was beating so fast, it threatened to burst out of my chest.

Warmth enveloped me as he placed something soft over my shoulders. It smelled like him. My fingers grabbed it, tugging it closer.