*Cameron*

Getting out of there was my number one priority. Making sure he wasn't following was my second. As soon as I make it outside the cool night air hits me making me shiver. I didn't realize how warm it had been inside. I don't stop, however. I continue to walk briskly to where I had left my car.

Damn it, how was I going to get out of this? I have been drinking enough to where my vision was slightly starting to blur, and my balance was feeling off. Not to mention I was beginning to feel heated. I wasn't sure if my heavy breathing was from my fast walking or if I really had been drugged back there.

I was going to go with the latter since I took good care of my body, and this speed never bothered me before. Touching my hand to my cheek I feel how hot it was becoming. I was also starting to feel tingling all over. Shit. This wasn't good.

I think it might be a heat inducer which was really, really bad. That motherfucker gave me a damn heat inducer. Should have known the nice act was all fake. It was always the nicer ones you had to look out for, and I fucking fell for it. What the hell was wrong with me? Was Lloyd even his real name? I highly doubt it.

I chanced to look behind me just in case, but I didn't see anyone that looked suspicious, and I didn't see 'Lloyd' either. But the back of my neck hair stood up in alarm telling me not to let my guard down. My body was starting to get heavy, and my mind wanted to shut down. At this rate there was no way in hell I could operate a vehicle.

I walked another block. I wasn't sure I wanted them to see where my car was located at. Even if I got to it, the only protection I would have is my locked doors. I wasn't sure I wanted to take a chance of him finding me helpless where he could just bust the windows and take me anyways.

Suddenly what Tristan informed me earlier hits me and my body begins to shake. Fuck, it couldn't be that right? No. Of course not, don't psych yourself out Cameron, the rapist stalks their prey in dark allies and more quieter places than this. He doesn't go looking for them in night clubs out in the open like that. Because if that would have been the case then his face would be blasted all over the news, even a drawn one and so far no victims were able to identify the guy.

But that still didn't stop me from freaking out right now.

Suddenly I felt a creepy presence not far from me. Turning around I don't see anyone, but the feeling of having watchful eyes was still there. Quickly turning back, I couldn't think straight as the dizziness was settling in and my body was hot all over. The hardness in my jeans was noticeable and I prayed that my pheromones keep in check for as long as possible. I didn't even bring extra suppressants since I had already taken two before I left.

With heat inducers suppressants didn't do shit anyways. I was truly, royally fucked here. There was just one thing I could do. Snatching my phone out of my pocket I hit the call button and when his voice answers I couldn't believe he was the one I ended up calling.

"Hello?"

I swallow hard when I thought I heard a sound, but everything was starting to sound louder to my ears and mix all together. It was kicking in fast. Breathing heavily I start walking faster or at least I hope I was, at this point I couldn't tell.

"Cam?"

The sound of alarm in his voice brought me back.

"Sia, I-I think someone is following me right now." I whisper, not sure why I was.

"Where are you?" He demands in that sexy voice of his and it strangely calms me down a bit.

"Louver, near the mall strip." I quickly say.

"Go into Charles Diner. They're always packed at this time. Find a spot where you can be seen from the front counter and don't move. I'll be there in twenty minutes. And whatever you do stay where there are people until you get there."

"R-Right." I breathe a sigh of relief.

He was coming to get me and knowing that made a world of difference in my fear fogged brain. The only problem is there wasn't that many people out on the streets right now. Not very many cars driving by either. But I pick up my pace anyways hoping Charles Diner will pop up any second now.

I hear noise on the receiver telling me that Sia hasn't hung up the phone. I hear him talking to Bill and soon his car starting.

"You still there?" He asks through the Bluetooth of his car.

"Yeah, I'm still here." I whisper.

"How far are you from the diner?" He asks.

"A few minutes, I think." I couldn't really tell; my eyes were blurry from unshed tears.

Not because I wanted to cry but because the action was being caused from the underwear and jeans rubbing against me with every step I took. The pleasure was getting intense and the need to have something shoved into me was getting stronger too. Not good signs. I have the urge to grab anyone to help me get rid of this damn itch and I hated feeling that way.

"Tell me what happened?" I hear his calm voice that bordered on hysterics himself.

Was he really that worried for my wellbeing? Or what is because I was an Omega that reminded him of his cousin? Either way if would have been that for anyone in this situation. I don't blame him from either since I was truly freaking out myself. I know I talk tough but deep inside I know I wouldn't be able to handle a situation like this on my own.

I also knew he had heard my conversation with Bill before I left. So, he had an idea what I was doing out here all by myself.

"I came to the club to you know...and there was this guy who seemed nice enough..." I hesitate because I hated myself for letting my guard down.

How do you tell someone who you are constantly berating to that you can take care of yourself, but you end up allowing some stranger to drug your drink when you weren't looking?

"Cameron?" He presses when I don't say more.

"I think, I'm pretty sure...okay I know for a fact that he drugged my drink with a heat inducer."

"WHAT?!"

I pull the phone from my ear, wincing, the loudness making me stumble and putting me off balance.

"Did he do anything to you? Is he the one whose stalking you now? I swear when I get there-"

"Calm down! No, he didn't do anything to me. I realized it as soon as I took the drink and got the hell out of there. I'm not sure if he's following me or if it's someone else. I don't see anyone around but I'm going off by a feeling."

Silence comes from the other end. "Sia?"

"It's probably the drug. But we can't just assume that no one isn't, not after that happening to you. I'm almost there just...and...don't go..."

I frown at the phone. "Sia, hold on. I think you're breaking up."

Static meets me on the other end. "Cam-"

And then the line gets cut off. Staring at my phone it shows the call had ended and with my muddle mind it takes me a long moment to realize he must have hit the part of the mountains where phone service was next to nothing.

I pick up my pace now that I couldn't hear his voice anymore. Trying desperately to keep myself calm and collected because freaking out could potentially cause more harm than good. I hear footsteps coming up behind me. And just when I was about to make a run for it Charles Diner lights up like a beacon and I dash inside without a second thought.

Sia was right. The place was packed with people and their families. Which therein wasn't good for me, but it was the best option.

"Just for one?"

I look to the hostess, blinking slowly. "Um..."

Instantly she looked concerned. Coming up to me she whispers, "You don't look so good."

"Someone...is following...me." I whisper back, my breathing becoming erratic now.

I felt like I wanted to pass out. She looks behind me concern written all over her face. Grabbing my arms as she says, "Let's get you seated.", I couldn't help the whimper pass my lips at the simple touch.

"Shit, are you in heat by chance?"

A Beta. She is a Beta, thank the Gods. And she couldn't sense my pheromones that I was desperately trying to hold back in place. She starts taking me away from the front area where more people were coming in and going out after paying.

Some were looking in our direction and I was beginning to think this was a bad idea. But if I had stayed out there any longer I would have gotten snatched. I wouldn't have been able to fight back either, not in this condition.

She starts leading me into the back area. "Wait, no! I need to stay...in the front, I know...that's risky, but I have someone whose on their way...to get me."

"Okay, are you sure? I won't be able to stay with you." She helps me to sit down in the corner booth by the window.

"I'm...sure." I breath with a little difficulty.

It was just getting worse by the minute. Laying my head on the table I try my best to keep to myself, to not draw any attention. The wood was cool to my skin so turning I place my cheek against the tabletop facing the window. Slowly everything stops spinning and I feel a tiny bit better now that I wasn't moving around so much.

I ignore all the whispers, ignore all the mixed pheromones, scents from perfumes and cologne and just try to focus on breathing. Opening my eyes, counting the minutes that Sia will be here, I look outside through the window. I jerk up, eyes wide staring across the street. My heart picks up double time as fear washes over me.

On the other side of the street was a lone man standing, staring right back at me. I couldn't see his face since it was too dark from where he was at, but he wasn't looking away. I felt a coldness seep into my bones knowing this man, this stranger had been the one following me since I left the club. I thought it was the man named Lloyd, but looking at him there was no way it was him.

This was someone else altogether. Someone who was completely dangerous. I was afraid to even think of who it was. Wearing a long trench coat with a hood over his head I could only see his nose and mouth. A mouth that slowly turns up into a sickening smile.

I nearly cry out as I jump a foot into the air as my phone suddenly blasts through the air. Snatching it up, relief floods through me to see Sia's name displayed on the screen. I quickly look back outside just to see the man gone, nowhere in sight. Answering, not once taking my eyes from the outdoors, I place the phone to my ear.

I don't get to say a word as Sia starts immediately demanding, "Where are you? Are you okay? Shit, I'm so sorry the connection disconnected while in the foothills. I'm just down the street from the diner, please tell me you made it there safely."

Swallowing, I say, "I'm here and safe...for now. Sia?" My voice trembles horribly.

"Yeah?" He sounded out of breath.

"Please hurry."