The three men lunged but were obscured when a hand slapped across my eyes and a strong body pulled me back. A scream was cut off abruptly before a thud was heard. Then, the sounds of ripping began. I panicked within the arms holding me and clawed at the hand over my eyes, my body trembling from the noises alone. “Don’t look,” Silas whispered in my ear, holding me tight against his chest.
