ASTRIDE POV

My legs aimed speedily for Penelope chamber. I felt a pointed pain in my chest that could only be healed upon seeing her, upon having her in my arms.

Fuck! I've never felt the crazed feeling before, and even if I did, I could always fight against it. But this time was different. Ashley and I felt like we could both die if we didn't see her. I hated this feeling more than anything, but I couldn't control this urge buried within me. I fucking needed her.

I pushed the door to her chamber open. My eyes scanned the large room before falling on the surprised stare of...