38. Monster Within

MATTEO’S POV

I pulled her into my arms, screaming and shouting for help, but no one came. My heart was racing, and my body trembling against hers. I carried her to Evelyn’s room, and she took her in and laid her on her bed.

“What happened to her?”. Evelyn asked in a rush.

I was too shocked to respond, only watching the scene unfold. I pushed my hair away from my face, and Evelyn turned to me. Her green eyes dug holes into my face.

“What did you do to get it?”. She asked, this time she was serious about it.

“She ran and hurt her leg”. I said, panting and confused.

“What was she running from?”. Evelyn asked while checking her vitals.

“Me. She got scared of me, Evelyn”. I said, staring at Aria’s limp body. I sighed. “God!”. I pushed my hair back and paced the room. “I shouldn’t have done that”. I whispered.

“Done what?.” She asked.

“Carter…”. I sighed heavily, and she pulled me to face her.

“What are you talking about?”. She asked, suddenly interested.