A deep growl left its body and suddenly the beast swiped me up between its front legs, crushing me against its icily cold body. I punched and kicked and thrashed, expecting teeth to find my flesh at any moment and end me. But the beast turned and started running for the stairs instead, releasing low grunts as it moved. I kept fighting for my life, my fear making every punch powerful, but not enough to dent this vile creature's impenetrable flesh. I wouldn't give up though. I was not going to be dinner for this disgusting monster when my mate was waiting for me. And a whole life was waiting for
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