The Shadows Within

Chapter 11

**Dantae's POV**

I watched as Matthew pulled Shana into his world, like a moth to a flame. She was so naive, so innocent. I could see it in her eyes, the fear and the confusion.

But I knew Matthew would take care of her. He always took care of his own.

As we stood at the club, watching Matthew and Shana dance and laugh together, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. She was beautiful, in a delicate, fragile way. And Matthew was obsessed with her.

But I pushed the thought aside. I was happy for my friend, really. He deserved someone to love him, to make him feel like he was the only one in the world.

As the night wore on, things started to get out of hand. The fights and arguments began, and I knew it was time to step in. I took charge, using my calm and collected tone to mediate the disputes.

But even as I did, I couldn't help but notice Shana watching me. She seemed fascinated by me, by my calm demeanor and my ability to keep the peace.

I caught her eye and smiled, feeling a spark of attraction. Maybe this little girl would be good for Matthew after all.

**Lilith's POV**

I loved watching Shana squirm. She was so out of her element, so lost in Matthew's world. It was like she had stepped into a whole new reality, one that was dark and complicated.

But I knew she'd adapt. They all did. Matthew had a way of breaking people in, of making them see things his way.

As we sipped our drinks at the club, I couldn't help but study Shana. She was so... innocent. So pure. And yet, there was something about her that drew me in.

Maybe it was her vulnerability. Maybe it was her fearlessness. Or maybe it was just her beauty.

Whatever it was, I knew I had to have her. And Matthew would make sure of it.

**Jessica's POV**

I rolled my eyes as Shana stumbled through the night with Matthew by her side. She was so clumsy, so awkward. But there was something about her that caught my attention.

Maybe it was her spirit. Maybe it was her determination. Or maybe it was just her naivety.

Whatever it was, I knew Matthew would break her eventually. He always broke them eventually.

As we laughed and joked at the club, I caught Shana's eye. She looked at me with a mixture of fear and curiosity, and I smiled. Maybe she'd be fun to play with.

**Armanii's POV**

I watched as Shana struggled to keep up with Matthew's pace. She was so slow, so clumsy. But there was something about her that made me want to help her.

Maybe it was her desperation. Maybe it was her need for approval. Or maybe it was just her... soul.

Whatever it was, I knew Matthew would crush her eventually. He always crushed them eventually.

As we danced and laughed together, I caught Shana's eye again. This time, she looked at me with a glimmer of hope, and I smiled. Maybe she'd be mine for the taking.

**Ashley's POV**

I hated Shana from the moment she walked into the club with Matthew by her side. She was so... bland. So boring.

But as the night wore on, I started to see something in her that no one else did - potential.

Maybe it was her determination to fit in. Maybe it was her willingness to adapt. Or maybe it was just her... spark.

Whatever it was, I knew Matthew would use her for his own purposes. And when he did, I'd be right there beside him.

**Shameka's POV**

I watched as Shana tried to navigate our world with Matthew by her side. She was so lost, so alone.
But there was something about her that drew me in - something soft and vulnerable.
And when Matthew touched me during our little gathering at the club, something inside me stirred.
Maybe it was because she reminded me of myself once - lost and alone.
Or maybe it was because she had a fire inside her that only needed fanning.
Whatever it was, I knew Matthew would use us both for his own purposes.
And when he did...

**To Be Continued...**